Music is a whole oasis in my head. The creation process is so personal and fulfilling.

Acting is like a Halloween mask that you put on.

When I was in first grade, everyone made fun of my name, of course. I think it's kind of a big name to hold up when you're nine years old. It seemed goofy. I used to tell people I wanted to change the world and they used to think, 'This kid's really weird'.

Music is a whole oasis in my head. The creation process is so personal and fulfilling.

Although I can't stop all cruelty to living creatures on the planet, I can be kinder to every living creature in my life.

It's a great feeling to think that I can be a friend to so many people through my movies.

I project a definite innocence. A lot of that is just the way I grew up.