Quotes from Carly Rae Jepsen

I went to a Canadian college for performing arts and then I auditioned for Canadian Idol. That honestly was my golden ticket.

Candy apple red is my favorite color. It's a powerful color to wear. It's always been that way - I've always been really attracted to that color.

For nighttime or for an event, I'm all about the nice heel. Something that's still walkable but definitely very elegant.

I always write what feels really true and honest and me.

I think when it comes to pop I'm past the point of curiosity. I admit to a full-on obsession with it, and I think it's getting worse, actually.

The way I write is generally about love. I have a great fascination about the subject.

I have a secret love of jazz.

I like Los Angeles. So many artistic people, and I just love the weather.

I feel very giddy with the idea of making my imagination take form and being able to put on a show where people leave feeling like they've experienced something.

I like to travel by myself.

I know my music is going well when I don't have insomnia.

Reading serves as a good escape when you're in the middle of doing crazy things.

I always wanted to be known as a songwriter and not just a songbird.

There's been a progression in my sound.

I think in general, lines are a bad idea. Especially if they sound like lines. Everyone's immediate reaction is to just kind of cringe a little bit.

I do think grand gestures are a hit and miss, especially for girls.

My music is bejewelled, it's colourful, it's romantic, it shines.

I like to travel by myself.

I feel very giddy with the idea of making my imagination take form and being able to put on a show where people leave feeling like they've experienced something.

There's always a special feeling I have while writing any song.

I definitely have a little attraction to bad guys, but they have to be sweethearts underneath. After all, I like to be treated well.

I like when the song starts to take over and you feel like you have to dance more than write.

No, I haven't asked for a guy's number, but I've always wanted to.

I really like guys who have confidence, but not the cocky over-the-top confidence.