I used to like to set different film clips to classical music, not even my own songs, but make little movies.
Feeling like you're respected among the people who do the same thing you do is incredible and necessary.
If you are born an artist, you have no choice but to fight to stay an artist.
I believe nothing happens by mistake. You know, the universe has a divine plan. That sounds dramatic.
Seeing myself on the screen makes me cringe. I understand that I am that way - pouty.
I'm personally more struck by visual things more than musical.
I've been writing since I was really young, so I considered myself a writer for a really long time.
I'm a writer first and a singer second.
When I walk outside, people have something to say about it.
There's backlash about everything I do.
I'm not a natural performer or exhibitionist. When I was younger, I hated the focus, and it made me feel strange.
People are really talkative in New York. Someone always comes up to me and says 'Hi' during the day.
My dancing is Hawaiian-inspired but I also get a little fresh when it comes to my faster songs.
I'm always just surprised when someone writes something about me.
Fashion is inspired by youth and nostalgia and draws inspiration from the best of the past.
I've been reading tabloids since I was nine. I love a good story.
In New York I pretty much live in diners - I order French Fries, Diet Coke floats and lots of coffee.
My music is a luxury.
When I was young I felt really overwhelmed and confused by the desire not to end up in an office, doing something I didn't believe in.
