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

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.

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

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

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.

See your light.

There are some cities in the world, they would have looked much more beautiful had they never been a city and İstanbul is such a city!

Oh, sorry. I’m not . . . uh . . . interrupting something that will make me uncomfortable, am I?

Our philosophy is we call it as we see it. Sometimes you agree, sometimes you don't. Robust debate is good.

Watch yourself as you go about your daily business and later reflect on what you saw, trying to identify the sources of distress in your life and thinking about how to avoid that distress.

Virtue is the music of the soul, the harmony of the passions.

Barack Obama's strategy is to get away from anything having to do with race as quickly as he can. His fear is that that might open a Pandora's Box.

I love, love, love that you want to use your debit card. But to keep your credit score solid, you still need to keep a few credit cards and use them at least once every few months.

The successful business executive can handle challenges and solve problems at a remarkable clip.