In the past, it weighed on me because nobody in my family is gay. I had no role models so I had to find my own way.
I write songs to turn myself into something else. And then I become that, and I want to become something else.
I'm always calling my doctor because I'm constantly injuring myself while on the road, like tearing a ligament, blasting my ears or losing my voice. Plus, I'm a total hypochondriac.
Life without hope, the slavery of mankind-a bondage so hopeless that slaves will no longer know they are slaves. Wealth without happiness, abundance without the power to enjoy it. The death of the spirit.
When you're not part of a club, you have to find another way of surviving.
We all have to be dishes on a plate eventually, with the way we are marketed, but I have no intention of being a cheap Chinese all-you-can-eat buffet.
In fact, no one has ever really wanted to go on a date with me.
Identity for me is something that has to be played with and explored, and not become complacent about or uninterested in.
I was a show-off as a kid. I was wearing bow ties and matching coloured trousers.
I was always told I was ugly. I still think I am ugly. I know I've got an odd face and you can't tell me otherwise.
Mixed reactions? Sure, I get them all the time. I'm a Marmite artist.
Most people's jobs are rooted in reality.
Most of the people who write pop music were outsiders at some time in their life.
I think my music generally transcends a lot of genres.
You can't deny your limitations.
I am totally unapologetic about pop music.
Everything I do is very visual and very aural, so I don't read music, and I draw as much as I write out lyrics.
Melody is disarming. It's anarchic!
My life isn't tabloid-friendly.
Did you know, I'm still in love with this blue sky until forever and ever, eternally.
I wish I had more guts when I was younger because then I would've said things to people's faces instead of just running away all the time.
A decision once taken brings peace to a man's mind and eases his soul.
Well, I have to say, most of my clothes are designed and made by my mother.
I am terrible at relationships.
Some people say I've got a five-octave range, which is ridiculous. That would mean I'd sing like Mariah Carey or that alien in 'The Fifth Element.' And I'm nothing like that blue alien. I've got a range of about 3 1/2 octaves.
