When you fall in love, you become weak.

The only reason I would write a break-up song is because my own problem of allowing myself to relate to people.

I guess something people wouldn't expect me to listen to are artists like Alicia Keys. But she is so incredibly talented. She has this huge voice and great work ethic, which I really respect in an artist. She is also very humble and gracious and devoted to her skill.

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

I don't know why people think I'm a Goth - that's a misconception.

I like to remind myself that everything is meaningless.

The word "theatrical" makes me cringe, because it suggests a performance is staged, put on, rehearsed. And while all this is true for an opera, I believe the act of singing and performing should always be honest, raw, guttural.