Kansas is very religious, very Republican, and very straight-laced. I needed to get away from that. [...] My family moved to town and we were kind of the outcasts. It was funny leaving the town and not having a lot of friends and then coming back now; there were people who used to kind of bully me and now they want to be my friend. [Interveiew with E. Ryan Ellis, November 2013] Show less «

There once was a man who was afraid of his shadow. He met it, now he glows in the dark. [2016, after coming out] Show less «

I don't really pay attention to the rumors cause at the end of the day, that's exactly what they are. Anyone can go online and write anything they want about people they don't even know and most of the time, that is fueled by hate. The sad part is that people actually believe what they read online. A lot of people are more interested in wondering if Beyoncé Knowles is pregnant or who Taylor Swift is dating instead of recognizing them for their hard work and talent. It sucks. Work is work and what I've done thus far has gotten me to where I am today and I'm thankful for that. [Interview, November 2010]. Show less «