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've been really lucky to have a lot of cool people and to be around a lot of cool celebrities that I've got to learn from.

I don't know how to make magic. For most songwriter's that has only happened once or twice, and I don't know how to re-create that. I know that there are some tricks and tools, but the magic is the amazing part.

I don't how many of us get to go to the next level, and I don't know how many people on my level get to go to the next level after that. I think it is the songs that can take you there.

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

Education is one of the most important tools that you can give somebody.