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" I've got a lot of dreams I want to achieve, and I hope someone can cheer me on as I'll cheer them on in their dreams. "

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" I was born with this love for music, and I say 'born with' because I don't really remember a day waking up and deciding that I'm going do to music. It's been all I've ever done and all I've ever wanted to do. "

" I have a string of competitiveness in me. It's really strange 'cause it's not something that I would even expect myself to have, but every now and then it kinda sneaks out, you know. "

" My dad said 'When you love what you do, you never work a day in your life,' and I agree with that. "

" All my band members were old enough to be my dad. It was like this family vibe. "

" I grew up in a fun-loving environment - you work hard and play hard. "

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" I've always been shy, but I see that as a good thing because it kept me focused on music. When I was in seventh grade, I asked my parents for a mobile recording system for Christmas, and I got it. I didn't come out of my room for years after that. I'd get invited to the movies and I'd say, 'I'm gonna finish a couple of demos.' "

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" I want people to say about me, 'I know he's making music because he loves it.' "