“I’m very much half-American – my mom is American. I grew up in Australia until I was 16 then I finished high school over here because I got into this performing arts high school.”

I don’t do filler songs. I don’t get them. They don’t make any sense to me. Why would I literally waste my time on a song that doesn’t hold up to the same standards as the other songs on the album? I won’t play it live.

I’m a pretty aggressive girl in general. So if there’s a boy that I like, you’re going to know how I feel. I just put it out there.

That is what Home Depot is to me, and that is the only romantic thing about it.

I want it all. I want the Pepsi endorsement. I want the arena shows. I want Times Square!

Whether or not cutting my hair was the right decision, it empowered me.

So many people have listened to my song because of it – I’m beyond grateful. It’s funny because when I met Spencer and Dustin, they were so excited to meet me, but I was like you’re the celebrities to me – they’re the ones with a video has over 10 million views.

My intent for EPs – and, really, my philosophy on my music – is that every single song has to be worth it.

I think my mom put it best. She said, ‘Little girls soften their daddy’s hearts.

My mother set the ambiance for me, without which I would not be what I am.

Your mother is in a habit of offering more love than you can carry.

My roots touched mother earth and she blessed me with her color. Brown skin is beautiful.

Because of her, I know unconditional love. Because of him, I have learned to forgive. Life lessons from mom and dad.

We would look with scorn at witch mothers who build towers but not at princes who lust after caged women.

I guess I was the son you didn’t want but I grew into a man every mother would love. In your rejection, I was forced to find acceptance I filled your absence with the strength to be better.

I want to stop time just so I can stare into her eyes a little longer, appreciate everything she does for me, say thank you for giving me the world and the stars, and more.