I still to this day get the most inspiration from rap lyrics.

I grew up listening to Jay-Z, and I think the first time I really became obsessed with learning and thinking about lyrics was when I started listening to rap; I was 11, 12, and started becoming aware of music beyond the familiar.

Growing up listening to rap music, you almost feel like you should have haters. That's an important part of being a successful musician. It's a good thing, I guess.

I still think that if you're excited about something, you have to work at it.

If kids and teenagers can get into a band, it's probably not because they think it's brainy.

Musicals don't get enough credit for being so surreal. It's like an alternate universe.