Never, never listen to anybody that try to discourage you.

This is for all of you out there tonight, reaching for a dream - don't ever give up! Never ever listen to anyone, when they try to discourage you, because they do that, believe me!

I try not to be a jerk. I really do. I try to be nice and cordial.

People are like, 'What is your whole obsession with butterflies?' I'm like, 'I'm not obsessed. I like them. Can't anybody like something?'

Forget the image, forget the ensemble, forget the rumours, forget the short skirts, the big hair, whatever! I owe this to the fans and I will never forget you so I want to accept this award on behalf of all of you.

If critics have problems with my personal life, it's their problem. Anybody with half a brain would realize that it's the charts that count.