I don't disrespect the audience. I only sing very well-written, intelligent songs.

My goal as a creative person is to express truth and beauty in whatever I do

The biggest message I've given our team, and I think it's really important, is first of all, no one can take away what happened last year. It's obviously a fun year, a terrific year. But I think a big mistake would be to try to compare themselves or ourselves to last year's team. I think the key really is, and I told them this: for you as a group, you're a different team.

I have a very strong passion to sing and paint. I'm really a student.

I don't look down to an audience. I look up to them. They respond to quality.

If you follow your passion, you'll never work a day in your life.

I'm not the type of person who likes to look backwards. I've always felt compelled to move forward and I've never been one to dwell in the past. All the people I've met, all the places I've been, and all the things that I've done have simply been part of who I am.