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.

Having room to run and having just the space to use your imagination and create stories out of everyday life, I think that had a lot to do with me wanting write. And write songs

Part of me feels you can't say you were truly in love if it didn't last. If I end up getting married and having kids, that's when I'll know it's real - because it lasted.

Every one of my regrets has produced a song I'm proud of.

I've made sure that in any situation and with any record label, I'm allowed to write my own music.

Once you think about it, aren't the people who are living their lives without worrying about other people's opinions having more fun than those judging them?

I try to read as much as I can. I try to read an informative article every day. I try to stay read up on our world issues.