I always love to support my friends and how they choose to express themselves creatively.

If I can help encourage or inspire someone out there who is struggling with some of the same or similar issues as myself, then I think it's worth talking about.

In regards to my artistry, I've learned the importance of being vulnerable.

Even in the sad songs, I want people to know that it won't always be like that.

My advice to anyone wanting to get into the music business, is always be ready to learn and remain humble.

As long as children are still getting kicked out of their homes by parents, getting bullied, commuting suicide, et cetera. it's definitely still worth talking about.

I think my entire songwriting catalog reflects where I was in my life at the time. I capture whatever moment I am experiencing in life.

My songs always tend to have a good element to the story. That is who I am - an optimistic person.

I think my songwriting has developed over the years. As I get older, I have become less afraid to share real experiences.

I am extremely grateful for my 'American Idol' experience, and I enjoyed every bit of it.

I was so fortunate to sing and work with so many amazing performers and artists.

Everyone here has the sense that right now is one of those moments when we are influencing the future.

Those who travel the high road of humility are not troubled by heavy traffic.

The major problems facing the development of products that are safer, less prone to error, and easier to use and understand are not technological: they are social and organizational.

Love your haters - they're your biggest fans

The world we live in will be either better or worse depending on whether we become better or worse.

I will say go into the world and try to find good people that feel genuine affection and love for you, and disregard everything else about their background.

I'm a little territorial and defensive.

What I write is not for little girls.

It's people seeking more for themselves that has produced a better life for all Americans.

being funny is a way of being liked and a way of dealing with sadness.