"I hope that what it comes down to at the end of the day is that people believe that I believe what I'm singing. It comes down to being believable. You don't have to be likeable generally, though, I think I am."

"I'm getting to a point where everything is becoming streamlined in my life. I'm learning how to stand onstage for two hours and play in front of thousands of people as if I am completely in the moment every moment."

"I'm willing to make compromises based on someone I think is the one, but I think it's psychologically important to people when they're famous to be the only famous person they know."

"I scientifically engineer my music to be as accessible as possible."

"I hope America can also be the cultural leader of the world, and use this frontier spirit to lead and show others that we need courage to go places where we have not gone before."

"Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others."

"There are very few monsters who warrant the fear we have of them."

"To conquer fear is to realize that wisdom is knowing when to speak and when to listen."