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" You can hear songs that are technically great, songs that tick all the boxes. But for a song to be felt, you need something else. "

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" It's incredibly important to me that you remember a song right after the first or second time you hear it. That something sticks to you, something that makes you feel, 'I need to hear that song again.' That's fundamental. Something you want again. And again. "

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" I want to be part of every note, every single moment going on in the studio. I want nothing forgotten; I want nothing missed. "

" I just believe in collaboration. I mean, I've written songs on my own, you know, but I think if the artist has something to bring to the table - someone like Pink, for instance - where they have something to say, it makes your job easier and more special. "

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" If nobody recognizes you, if nobody cares, it's easier to avoid getting carried away. That's way harder if you're a famous artist. "

" I try to make the songs as good as I can - the way I like it, you know? And I guess my taste sometimes happens to be what other people, particularly radio programmers, like too. "

" It's never like, 'Now I'm going to sit down and write this or that kind of song.' The melodies may show up in the car, in the shower. "

" As songwriters, we are lucky to have ASCAP on our side, offering support and fighting for our rights. "

" Pop music follows the evolution of society in general: Everything moves faster. "

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" If the chords change a lot over the course of a song, it's better to stay within the same melodic structure. "