“ My parents weren't married. It wasn't like my dad up and left. I maintained a steady relationship with my grandparents. My dad's mother is my nana, and I'm closer to her than almost anybody in this world. ”

“ I've learned that while I'd be a fool not to stay open to the advice and experiences of the smart, amazing people in my life, I also need to listen to what I have to say. ”

“ I feel more like I'm a person who has so much to offer in different capacities that it would be a danger for me not to give myself a chance to spread my wings in all different directions. ”

“ Failure isn't an option. I've erased the word 'fear' from my vocabulary, and I think when you erase fear, you can't fail. ”

“ There's too much darkness in the world. Everywhere you turn, someone is tryin' to tear someone down in some way everywhere you go, there's a feeling of inadequacy, or a feeling that you're not good enough. I want to bring a certain light to the world. ”

“ I don't have a ton of friends, but the friends I have are great ones. I don't have huge family, but the family I have is a great one. ”

“ As a lyricist, you love to hear other great lyrics or other great concepts. ”

“ My mom always said, 'Don't date a guy who thinks he's prettier than you.' ”

“ I lived with my mom in a really small apartment. My bedroom was like in the living room. That's why I still love to sleep on couches now. ”

“ The element of fire to me is very powerful because of what it symbolizes, how it symbolizes a strength. It symbolizes something that's unstoppable. You can't get through it, you know. ”