I got to sing with the Boss, Sting, Pink and John Legend and all of those people. It felt like the pinnacle, and then I got the call. I cried, actually and I called my dad, it was really cool.

I feel the most connected to my art when it comes from my real life and hopefully the audience feels that.

I love music, it kind of comes naturally and has always been a part of my world.

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 just want to keep pushing things and growing, and we'll see what happens.

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

You've got to avoid situations that make you uncomfortable.