There is also something exciting about the risk. Somewhere in me is a sadist that likes pain, I guess.

I was a good student. My mom is a teacher, and her side of the family is all teachers. She put a big emphasis on getting good grades.

I think one of the reasons that I love the fans that have stuck around, because I really enjoy writing different kinds of songs. I don't know if I write them well or not, but I can write them.

My world on the road always ends up feeling really small which is ironic because that's when I'm seeing the most places and meeting the most people!

My family was all musicians. We jam all the time.

It's hard to deny talent. If you're good, you're good.

A lot of people can figure out the social media aspect of it, or the merchandising aspect, or whatever and get enough momentum to start a career. To sustain it, you have to keep writing and you have to keep creating.