There's a plethora of genres that I've been introduced to, but that's only because of the foundation that was laid growing up in New Orleans. I know it's a cliche thing to say, but it's very gumbo-like. You get that here. You can mix well with all different walks of life. That's what New Orleans is. It's like no other place.

Wait a Minute,' which I consider my expose, came from a place of someone asking me to make a decision: basically presenting me with an ultimatum and me just feeling the need to just lay it out on the table.

Before any girl was making me her Man Crush Monday, I was a singer. Back before I had muscles, when I had a bird chest, I was a singer. I've always been like this, and I've gotten better because I've progressed.

It never dawned on me that I was sexy. I always thought of myself as the goofy kid.

I've been extremely fortunate in my life. So I actually believe that I'm the living embodiment of living the American dream.

Beware of addictive medicines. Everything in moderation. This applies particularly to the Internet and your sofa. The physical world is ultimately the source of all inspiration. Which is to say, if all else fails: take a bike ride.

My favorite thing is being able to follow my inspiration, and the freedom of being a writer is hard to beat.

I take random inspiration from everywhere.