I've stopped reading the comments below news articles and on gossip blogs because those are the ones that'll ruin your day in a second.

When I get to tell a story through music videos or TV, it's all about finding the story that I want to tell, so I'm definitely open to acting roles, it just depends on the story.

I've always written songs the same way. You learn different tricks - you learn craft, you learn structure, all that - as you go.

Heartbreak is the national anthem. We sing it proudly.

If I looked at every other girl in the entertainment industry as competition, my life would be really lonely. I wouldn't have some of the coolest friends that I'm so glad I've gotten to know.

At some point you have to forget about grudges because they only hurt.

I don't like it when people who are young act like they're 40. That's taking too much on. Putting up a shield and trying to act like you're so mature or whatever - I don't try to act mature. Some people might say I'm mature for my age, but it's not something I'm trying to do, you know? I'm just me.