When Evanescence took time off, I bought a big concert harp and started taking lessons like I was in high school again, which was really, really fun. I felt like I was learning again.

The only place I'm recognized is at the mall, because that's where the teens are.

I think it's important to realize that we're all just human. I mean, nobody is supernatural.

Something that's fun for me is a challenge. When you have a challenge and you take on that challenge and succeed, that's the best feeling.

It is incredible how important doctors are to our society and how they help individuals live up to their full potential in life. I hope to inspire and help others fulfill their best selves as I do my best to become the top doctor in the nation in my future.

I think that what's been holding composers back a great deal is that they feel they must have a new style every year. This, in my case, would be hopeless. In fact, it is said that I have no style at all, but that doesn't matter. I just go on doing, as they say, my thing. I believe this takes a certain courage.

Positivity, confidence, and persistence are key in life, so never give up on yourself.

Humans of New York' did not result from a flash on inspiration. It grew from five years of experimenting, tinkering, and messing up.