People don't really compare me to anybody. They just say I'm a mumble rapper. I'm fine with that. I don't really care.

With 'Twilight,' I felt the actors needed to be up-and-coming artists that haven't been recognized yet.

I release free music because I want people to know I'm still working. I want people to know I'm working and making my money independently. I don't want to charge for a mixtape; I'd rather charge for...

Biggest musical influences would be people like Nina Simone and Tom Waits. A huge amount of writers like Leslie Feist and Paul Simon.

If I have one hero in music, it's John Cale.

Country taught me how to sing, it put me on a path. But I was never going to be locked into a formula. I don't want to be considered a current country artist.

Artists probably should have some impenetrable aspects of themselves.

I've always wanted to work with Klashnekoff. He's been around for years! He's sorta my age but he is dope. The flow, the lyrics, it's just dope music.

I bite my lips, and it drives makeup artists nuts.

Didn't Lionel Richie just make a country album? No one is giving him a hard time... and God bless him - I love Lionel and should be able to do what he wants to do, like Madonna should, too. Both are...

I am an artist and artists do not lie.

It's such a hard thing to write a song for your fans without sounding naff and thanking them for spending money on you.

On Eye of the Zombie, I had so-called studio musicians.

If you're on an indie label, you're not getting enough money. And if you're on a major, you're not getting enough support.

I always make this joke that I know you were expecting to see the big skirts and the hoops. But that was a long time ago. Artists aren't always seen as real people. If you start out as a teenager,...

I love movin'. I was observant growing up, watching Michael Jackson and John Travolta. I'd close my eyes, see the moves.

I feel Arijit Singh is a versatile singer.

For me, as a performer or a songwriter, Stevie Nicks is always a huge inspiration as well as Iggy Pop.

All of our early hits, 'Danke Schoen' and 'Red Roses,' were produced by Bobby Darin.

I think the thing that L.A. had on Sydney is an awesome music scene, especially for what I do.

I consider myself a journeyman actor, and I pride myself and look forward to keeping my career choices as diverse as possible because it challenges me as an actor.

Lots of places to hone your skill as an artist and still earn a paycheck while you're waiting to kick the door down.