Austin Mahone quotes:

Musically, I actually grew up listening to country music as a kid, like George Strait, Alan Jackson... all those guys. So it was kind of weird crossing over from that to pop and R&B, but you know, I love Michael Jackson, Ne-Yo, Usher, R. Kelly, Drake, Boyz II Men.

I like girls that have a nice smile and nice eyes. I want to date a girl who understands my busy schedule and that I have to be on tour a lot. And she has to make me laugh!

Coming from my bedroom in San Antonio to this big world and going from singing covers off my laptop to making music in this nice studio, making professional-sounding music - it's just weird.

I promoted myself on Twitter and Facebook as hard as possible, nonstop. People started realizing that if they commented on my videos, I'd reply to their comment, so I started getting a lot more views and comments.

The first thing I do when I get back to my hometown, San Antonio, is eat Whataburger.

When I was 3, my mom sent in a video of me singing George Strait to 'America's Funniest Home Videos.'

To be honest, I know this probably sounds corny or whatever because I'm a musician, but listening to music really helps me relax and calm down - listening to my favorite songs. Also, laughing and hanging out with my friends.

I love fashion. I like looking fresh and wearing new stuff.

Music is my life. I love doing it, so I just do it nonstop all day. And with dancing, I wanted to put on a show for people. I don't want to just be sitting there doing nothing, so that's when I started to dance.

It makes me feel so amazing to know there's people out here that support me and follow me on Twitter and watch my shows on YouTube and come to my concert, so I'm very thankful.

A secret talent or hobby Hmm I weirdly collect shot glasses.

I just think it's super amazing that the U.K. fans are so dedicated and loving. I love them, and being with them in person is an amazing feeling.

I would say my dream collaboration would probably have to be with Drake. I think he is an amazing artist.

If I see my fans crying, I just want to give them a hug... and tell them I love them.

A secret talent or hobby... Hmm... I weirdly collect shot glasses.

My favorite dance move is the 'Old Man.'

A lot of people have said that I'm trying to be like Justin Bieber by wearing a hat all the time. But the truth is, I don't like the way my hair looks. It's kind of weird, so I wear a hat all the time to cover it. I've been doing it since I was thirteen.

I think that it's important to have good people around you, like my friends.

I'm always looking for a girlfriend.

Everything that happens helps you grow, even if its hard to see right now.

Find out whats possible, If you never give up.

It's been amazing getting to go from city to city and perform for thousands of people. It's an amazing feeling, and the energy is crazy.

I told my fans online how I hated my squeaky office chair. One day, a fan sent me a new chair. It was crazy! I still use the chair today. Pretty awesome.

I would go on the iTunes chart and see the hottest songs, then I'd cover them. People would go on YouTube and search for those songs. That's how I got my views. I'd post two or three songs a week.

They're just opinions, what people say about you. None of that stuff's true. The only thing that matters is what you think of yourself.

I thought it would be cool to Skype with fans on their birthday and spend, like, a half-hour with them. I did a couple of two-hour Skypes. I just hang out with them and play songs and stuff. At first they're kind of shy, but after a while they open up. I've had a lot of people tell me I'm doing something no one has ever done before.

I think it's important to update my fans on what I'm doing and where I'm going next and when my next single is going to drop and my album.

When I'm 18, I can finally order that paid programming stuff on TV. Like it always says, 'Must be 18 or older to call,' so I'll be able to call! I can finally buy some blenders from the TV.

Friends can be incredible sometimes, but have you ever had a friend that can be really annoying or really mean to you? Friends shouldn't stab you in the back. Have you ever wondered if your friend has ever said stuff about you to their other friends? It gets pretty intimidating sometimes to think about that. What I'm saying is to find your friends that are real. Don't keep the ones that are fake and are just friends with you for what you have. Be strong. Don't take no for an answer. Never back down. Stand up for what you believe in. Friends are great to have, but just be cautious. (:

If I see my fans crying, I just want to give them a hug and tell them I love them.

The British fans are very intense, maybe even more so than fans in the U.S.! They're great.

I do a lot of co-writing with my producer RedOne, and then a lot on my own. I just like to be creative.

I love the U.K. It's so different over there from America, you know, the culture and stuff. It's pretty awesome.

When I awake dramatically I start off my day by reciting aloud a fan letter.

When my YouTube videos started to get really big, I was like, 'Man, this is pretty sweet.' It started as my hobby, and then I started traveling and learning how to play different instruments, and then it just kind of became my life.