LP

Girls Go Wild' was born out of a Joshua Tree excursion with some close friends after coming home from a long bit of touring.

Trying to launch a career as an artist is like trying to run through a crowd holding hands with five people. It's so difficult.

You could have written the biggest hit song, and all eyes are looking to you to write another one. It's not a thankless job; it's just an endless job.

I think I have a different view of what pop is and what can be acceptable in that realm. I feel good about that. I want fans to see that not everything's so black and white with genres.

I like diversity. I'd like there to be all levels of gay and straight, all different variations of gender, all colors, all creeds. I'm into seeing that.

I think Pride, it means ultimately, finally, being able to live with freedom in some ways. Or, at least, that's what we're striving for.

The myriad of ways that a song can be interpreted is astounding to me, and it's part of the allure of writing.

I'm not looking to be a gay poster child. If you're gay, and I inspire you, I don't want to put that down. But I'm not looking to be your gay savior.

I think everybody needs to find out who they are and who their, like, inner superhero is, or who you like to be. The world would be a better place if everyone was doing what the hell they wanted to do and being who they wanted to be.

It's 'LP' personally and professionally. Even my girlfriend calls me 'LP.'

I guess I just feel very comfortable with being myself.

I don't think a good singer or a great singer is either of those things without a great song.