As a child, I was always making sound; it was a compulsion. I loved to scream and yell and sing; it freed me from all the thoughts in my head. I begged for opera lessons because opera singing is the most formidable, most emotional way to use your voice.

I feel like humans are a disease. It's a hard thing to communicate in a pop song. I mean, who wants to hear that?

My music started as a way to break through weaknesses - like anxiety, which was completely taking over my whole life, where I could barely function.

The greatest benefit of being a solo performer is that it is seriously frightening, but at the same time very empowering. It's just you and the audience. All the weight is on you to deliver the songs.

People don't really understand who I am. They always think that I'm very dark or depressed, but it couldn't be further from the truth!

I try to create songs that are really massive and intense, but at the same time remaining honest and raw.

I feel like I am alone when I am in the presence of those I love. It is so freeing and comfortable, you become one with them.