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If you're horrible to me, I'm going to write a song about it, and you won't like it. That's how I operate.

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All you need to do to be my friend is like me.

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People haven't always been there for me, but music always has.

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'The Story of Us' is about running into someone I had been in a relationship with at an awards show, and we were seated a few seats away from each oth...more

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I think I have to trust that you end up with the person you're supposed to end up with, and that everything in between is there to teach you stuff.

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I love making new friends and I respect people for a lot of different reasons.

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I don't like it when people who are young act like they're 40. That's taking too much on. Putting up a shield and trying to act like you're so mature ...more

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I have so many indie bands on my iPod. What I don't really understand is the attitude that if a band is unknown, they're good, and if they get fans, t...more

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I think the worst part about a breakup sometimes, if one could choose a worst part, would possibly be if you get out of a relationship, and you don't ...more

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I can't deal with someone wanting to take a relationship backward or needing space or cheating on you.

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If you cry over a guy, then your friends can't date him. It can't even be considered.

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My parents taught me never to judge others based on whom they love, what color their skin is, or their religion. Why make life miserable for someone w...more

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No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.

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I think the tiniest little thing can change the course of your day, which can change the course of your year, which can change who you are.

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All of my favorite people - people I really trust - none of them were cool in their younger years.