We have to tell people who need help that it's OK to ask for it.

I think that there will always be artists out there who think they need to sign a major label deal in order to be successful. And that machine is what is going to work for them - there's tons of examples of pop stars who need that machine.

Canada has always been there to help people who need it.

When I write, I don't have any expectation of what kind of song it will become or who it might reach.

You don't need anybody to tell you who you are or what you are. You are what you are!

We need to help young people and their parents understand that it's not a sign of weakness to ask for help.