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

So pretty much, to sum it up, if you can freak someone out and bring that kind of emotion out of somebody with a song, you're doing something right..

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 listen to crazy, robust rock music where they sing their faces off, and soul music, which can be similar..

I think, for the majority of my twenties, I was always so concerned with what I didn't have, or what I still wanted..

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

There are female artists I can look at that I find more in common with than the male artists, because they're blending the pop, dance and theatricali….

I have crushes on women all the time. I don't have intimate relationships with them, but I find women beautiful..

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

Pop is a little bit theatrical. That's the whole vibe. That's the point - is that it's great music, great melodies, great hooks. But, on top of it, i….

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 ….

I've been kind of toying around with the bi thing in my head. I wouldn't ever give myself the label 'bisexual,' but bi-curious? Yea..

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

No matter how much money, fame, and fortune you have, it doesn't mean sh** if it's not connected with love..

I'm very inspired by past music..

It gets better. It seems hard, you know, I think being different is always gonna be a tough climb. There's always gonna be people that are scared of ….

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

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

Life is all about taking risk to get what you want..

Being who you are is a lot easier than faking it..

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