[Songwriting is] something that I own - it's my property, it's my music, it's my voice.

When I was in school, my former roommate went through hazing. I heard the stories, but I don't think I've seen a movie that captures the stuff that goes on.

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.

It's the hope for all the hopeless in the worst of trying times.

My thoughts on gay marriage are that everyone has the right to love and be loved, and that's the position I take.

I thought the popular kids were the cool kids. I got caught up in that, and it was bogus. School is about finding who you are because thats more important than not being yourself.

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