There are female artists I can look at that I find more in common with than the male artists, because they're blending the pop, dance and theatricality... but currently there aren't a lot of guys who go there.
There's a certain level of pageantry with 'Idol,' and in order to work the show, you kind of have to feed into it.
I had self-esteem issues into my early 20s.
I try not to get trapped in any one musical or visual style at all.
Yeah, I think speculation keeps things really interesting.
When I was in high school I was 250 pounds.
I knew that it was my only shot to be taken seriously in the recording industry, because it's fast and broad.
I think theatricality is just one way of performing. I don't think it's a better way or the way, but it's my way.
I was a big fan of Middle Eastern elements of music and experimental electronic and tribal sounds.
I'm proud of my sexuality. I embrace it. It's just another part of me.
Conforming is not cool.
Nowadays in pop, there's not a lot of men that are singing big and loud and high - it's not as common as it once was.
I wanted the focus to be on my ability as a singer and as an entertainer - not on my private life.
I get why certain actors want to stay in the closet.
I don't feel closeted.
I don't think it should be a surprise for anyone to hear that I'm gay.
I think you kind of have to put yourself out there.
Right now, I'm not really thinking about marriage.
The kids that are different and out there and expressive and are bold with those choices, those are the people that grow up to be people we all want to hang out with, that become celebrities or become really successful in what they do because they believe in who they are.
I'm so happy to be in a committed relationship.
