“ I have spoken honestly about being born into a home where there was discord and chaos. I saw my mom have a rough time with my dad being very controlling, which is why I push back whenever I feel like someone is trying to box me in. It makes me run for the hills. ”

“ It can be hard in this business, especially when you're very young, to figure out who you can and can't trust. ”

“ I turned to music originally because of my past and needing a release or an outlet to get out anger or frustration or hurt. ”

“ My parent's divorce and hard times at school, all those things combined to mold me, to make me grow up quicker. And it gave me the drive to pursue my dreams that I wouldn't necessarily have had otherwise. ”

“ I want to be a poet and have a chance to explore that and let people know what's really on my mind. ”

“ I always wanted to have my own album released before I graduated from high school. ”

“ I look back at the looks I've had over the years. I'm proud of myself that I had the courage to experiment with crazy hairstyles and some fashion things. Would I do it again? No. But that's part of the learning process and getting from point A to point B. ”

“ The most vulnerable people have tough exteriors because they are very scared inside, and it's very hard for people like that - people like me - to open up. But playing it safe means you stop being open to learning. I always try to find the challenges. ”

“ I knew there would be a negative reaction in the press to my divorce, but I am not going to live my life because of something someone might say. ”

“ It's important to take time for your spouse and nurture the relationship. ”