The kids that are different and out there and expressive and are bold with those choices, those are the people that grow up to be people we all want ….

Wait a minute, I'm a fan of yours; you can't be a fan of mine!.

Those shows I did with Queen were pretty surreal. I was really excited and super-flattered, but intimidated at the same time..

I never wore full-on eyeliner in high school, but I wanted to..

I like 'Rocky Horror.'.

I've been known to make out with girls from time to time. Couple drinks involved, you know, it's fun. And who knows, maybe it'll go further someday..

Love overcomes hate. Love has no color. Love has no orientation. All is love..

I'm very inspired by past music..

All these songs honestly explore the ups and downs of my reality..

I think Lady Gaga is great and is changing pop music and bringing back a certain rock 'n' roll spirit, swagger to the game..

I don't like to look typical..

Los Angeles can be a really sad city..

Bowie's been a huge influence on me. I remember early on, my dad pulling out the 'Diamond Dogs' album, and the cover alone just grabbed my attention.….

If sexy scares you, don't listen to my music..

I think you kind of have to put yourself out there..

Fantasy is so much hotter than reality most of the time..

Coming up with something new and original is so exciting..

There's a certain level of pageantry with 'Idol,' and in order to work the show, you kind of have to feed into it..

I was a big fan of Middle Eastern elements of music and experimental electronic and tribal sounds..

I was really beating myself up about performances and how I looked and this and that..

Fame is a very strange animal..