Sometimes the only way to win is to die trying.
A lot of people put pressure on themselves and think it will be way too hard for them to live out their dreams. Mentors are there to say, 'Look, it's not that tough. It's not as hard as you think. Here are some guidelines and things I have gone through to get to where I am in my career.'
I'd love to act more. I've had to turn down multiple movies because I was on tour, but it's encouraging to know that someday there might be the right role, the right timing. And I've been writing a lot of music, so hopefully very soon I'll have recorded a project of my own. I also want to get a boat and open a restaurant.
'Fast Life' is just about going out with your friends and having a good time - I think it's one of those songs that people can relate with and like.
I think people have been really receptive to understanding that I've grown up and the music's going to sound a little different.
Chris Brown is a fantastic artist and songwriter and to be able to work with him was kind of unbelievable.
I love the tour bunks. I can sleep like a baby in those bunks. It really doesn't bother me at all. A lot of people have a difficult time - they're like, 'It's like a coffin.' I get in there and I just pass out. You can't even wake me up.
I'm a big fan of certain new acts. I love any genre of music, and I think it's really great to see that there are new artists coming through. It's kinda funny to think that I'm like the old man on campus now. But I'm really happy for groups like One Direction. I think they're really good guys.
Writing 'Fast Life' has been an incredible experience. It's something totally different from what I am used to.
I feel like every artist has an opportunity to create something new and to challenge themselves to reach out to a new crowd.