Some combinations of people are toxic, you know? You have to find the right one that isn't just going to explode into fiery ash and destruction.

You can write a book on how to ruin someone’s perfect day.

Sometimes I write about my own life. And sometimes I write about situations I see my friends going through. Sometimes I write about a scene I saw in a movie. I take inspiration from all different places.

and you come away with a great little story of a mess of a dreamer with the nerve to adore you

I watched their reactions and emotions, especially to understand what was what I was doing wrong. But then I realized that if I could see these people and take note of everything I saw, I could write a good song.

That moment when Kanye West secretly records your phone call, then Kim [Kardashian] posts it on the internet.

Be good to people. Be good to every single person you come into contact with. My best friends are great musicians. But more than that, they're great people.