“When I did have some success, it further emboldens you to be like, ‘No, I’m just going to write what I feel I should write.’”

The idea of recognising your strengths and using them in as versatile a way as you can is cool.

Distance sometimes lets you know who’s worth keeping and who’s worth letting go.

I feel like I was writing as I was learning to talk. Writing was always a go-to form of communication. And I knew I could sing from being in tune with the radio.

Why see the world, when you got the beach?

Here’s what I think about music and journalism: The most important thing is to just press play.

I’ve always wanted to make a career in the arts, and I think that my only hope at doing that is to make it more about the work.

I enjoy singing my songs in front of people. I enjoy being involved in making the artwork for albums and stupid stuff like that.

As a writer, as a creator, I’m giving you my experiences. But just take what I give you. You ain’t got to pry beyond that.

I like the anonymity that directors can have about their films.

You just do what you can and you have as much fun as possible.

Once I catch you in one lie, it makes me question everything you said.

I believe that marriage isn’t between a man and woman; but between love and love.

You can’t think; you just gotta do things.

Go for someone who is proud to have you.

Work hard in silence, let success be your noise.

Work hard in silence, let success be your noise.

Your ability to discipline yourself to set clear goals, and then to work toward them every day, will do more to guarantee your success than any other single factor.

At the end of pain is SUCCESS!

The next time you feel slightly uncomfortable with the pressure in your life, remember no pressure, no diamonds. Pressure is a part of success.

He who has infinite patience and infinite energy at his back, will alone succeed.

Sometimes we win, sometimes we learn.

The difference between those who succeed and fail: not taking advantage of opportunities.

Begin with the end in mind.

The right decisions come from the right focus. You’ll succeed if your focus is on the mission, not the money.