I had always sung in my dad's shop. I worked there after school, and I'd be singing along with the top-40 records of the day.

I had always held everything in before.

Well, I loved singing in the chorus, and there was some connection for me between gospel and choral music.

I've always accepted some kind of deity, especially as a songwriter.

Shilo, when I was young, I used to call you name.

Worse than bad reviews is to be ignored.

I have a lot of confidence, but little Self-Esteem. This has given me a tremendous creative spark because it forced me to keep proving myself.