For a young artist to really make it and make money is a lot more difficult these days.

I've learned now to talk, act or walk famous. I can still walk around New York, without being molested or bothered. I don't mind autographs - that's part of it. I just do not see the point of being "out there" or behaving outrageously. It will bring nothing but trouble.

I like records that flow really well and you don't have to skip around because there's lot of different jumps.

Music is fun. It should be fun. And that's the key, I think. Keep it as the thing you love.

When something's ending, you go through so many phases, and it can be frustrating. But once you're out on the other side, it's like you can really see all the crazy phases you went through.

There was an enormous amount of pressure when my first album took off, and I struggled with the speed of everything and the exhaustion from the constant touring.

I wasn't very aware of pop music because I attended an arts school. For me, it was all about jazz.