My first memory of loving music happened so early. We would always go to the beach in the summer and I would run from blanket to blanket, from family to family and just sing Lion King songs acapella.

My dad is adorably optimistic, positive, pie-in-the-sky. He thinks every new song I write is my best. He sells T-shirts at my merchandise stands and hands out guitar picks to fans.

I really believe we in the music industry can work together to find a way to bond technology with integrity and just really hope we can teach the younger generation the value of investment in music rather than the ephemeral consumption of it.

I think there's something so attractive about mystery.

When I get on a roll with something, it's really hard for me to put it down unfinished.

Seems like there's always someone who disapproves. They'll judge it like they know about me and you.

I fought the idea of having security for a very long time, because I really value normalcy. I really do. I like to be able to take a drive by myself.