Having an open dialogue, in any creative atmosphere, is really important to feeling free to tell the story the best way you can.

Although I really like the people I travel with, family is just different, and having them around at all times is a really nice thing - and a luxury.

When I'm [playing] a character, I can look at it and know it's not me and not be concerned with how it looks.

I'm not going to lie about it. I carry a satchel too. It's like a man purse. It's a whole thing.

I really try to be aware of the purpose of each song. There are songs on my record that I want people to have sex to, and songs people can listen to when they're pissed off.

I didn't ask to become a role model, but it was thrust upon all of us, regardless of whether you acknowledge it. You have to come to a decision as an adult and say, "I've got to live my life." There's nothing wrong with thinking ahead and being aware of how it might affect somebody - everything from a post to where you have dinner to who you're with. But these aren't things you can let consume your life.

It doesn't matter if the world is pulling you down. With Christ you have everything.