Coming from where I came from, it was unimaginable to ever be wealthy. That was just too far out of my reach.

I really feel like life will dictate itself. You should allow it to unfold as naturally as possible. Just go with the flow. When you're really desperate, you say a few prayers and hope for the best. That's the way I've always lived my life.

It's very hard to be honest with yourself when something's just not working.

I wish my parents had spent more time worrying about my education than me being a star.

I want to talk to people that have been through big disappointments, big emotional crises, deep life struggles, and I will learn something from that.

There was a time when I was - after my very first record from Nashville, I thought I might not be one of those who actually really makes it, and I may end up back in Canada, just playing clubs. And that might - this might have just been it.

I don't eat meat, fish, or eggs. I was never a big meat-eater, but I've got more energy now. I eat a lot of tofu, and I drink soy shakes with fruit every morning. I always have soybeans, black beans, or chickpeas for lunch or dinner