I think one of the people that's done the most for the gay movement is Ellen DeGeneres.
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've written for Rita Ora; I've written for Chiddy Bang - there's been a few.
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 feel like how I live my life is my own political statement.
I was having a nice anonymous little time as a writer. I really was on the writer path. I was sort of minding my own business. I loved making a living in music.
