Are you a fan of Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga or any other major contemporary female artist?
I have so many favorites. I love Katy Perry. [And] I’m so happy for Adele right now. She’ll do what I did — she’ll figure out a way to stay in the business. The big difference between her and me is that she has a child, and that will change things for her, but I think Adele knows what she wants and I don’t think she’s in a hurry. And that’s great. If she needs to go away for three years, she doesn’t feel like somebody’s going to take her place. When you believe in yourself that much, you can take as long as you want.
I don't see anything to be ashamed of about being poor. I'm self-built and financially independent and that's what matters, plus I'm not even done with college (which I'll pay for with my own money) so ..