Ordering pizza and jamming out with the contestants in our hotels and traveling the country together brought me so much joy.

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 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.

My definition of good literature is that which can be read by an educated reader, and reread with increased pleasure.

If he can remember so many jokes With all the details that mold them Why can't he recall with equal skill All the times he told them!

As an actor, our very palette is one of imagination. So it is a walk onto an empty space and then imagine the world beyond it is what we do.

A problem defined, is a problem half solved.

It can't be 'true' love without the truth

Nature, so far as in her lies, imitates God.

The magic of film isn't just because of the big screen, or the acoustics, but the ineffable shared experience of going to the movies.

Scales played in the correct musical way are very exciting and rewarding.

A completely secure life can be found only outside the life!

You got to sue the offensive line for non-support