There's something about [pain] that excites me. If I'm feeling really awful about something, it's because I haven't experienced it before. There's something I need to learn from it.

My own brain. When I get it out of the way, I'm fine.

Flute was actually my first instrument. I had a year of lessons and then stopped after feeling like I was going to faint all of the time.

I used to find places in high school and college, empty rooms or spaces with pianos. Instead of going to a party, I'd play alone for hours. It became my buddy.

Love could solve everything.

There's something about [pain] that excites me. If I'm feeling really awful about something, it's because I haven't experienced it before. There's something I need to learn from it.

Writing and performing are to me what water and movement are to sharks.