I'm not afraid to use my personal experiences and put them into a song. I think that's when you get the best stuff anyway, when it's real emotion.

I always feel like I want to write a song when I'm really upset. And when I'm in an argument with my family, I go straight to the piano and just kind of take it out on the piano and get all emotional.

I think it's really important for real artists to make sure they're honest.

I always prefer to write songs about emotional situations and heartbreak because I like getting into the character.

Every time I get up and sing for people, I get such a high. I just want to do it again and again.

The biggest turn-off for me is people who think the world of themselves. Arrogance is not a sexy quality, and it really gets on my nerves.

I can't imagine ever not making music, making albums, writing songs, doing shows. That's all I really know, and that's all I really do.