T&C: Define influence.
Noah: "I think you’ve got to be as honest as possible in order to influence someone. People look up to me, like my music, and even follow me on Instagram because they know I’m keeping it real with them."
T&C: Who has been your greatest influence?
Noah: "Lady Gaga. She doesn’t care what anyone else thinks. I admire that."
T&C: What advice has your family given you?
NOAH: "My dad always says, 'If you’re not having fun, it isn’t working.'"
T&C: What have you learned om observing your family in the public eye?
Noah: "People are always going to have things to say, no matter what you’re doing—so ignore it.
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T&C: How do you hope your work affects others?
Noah: "My songwriting is personal in the hope that listeners will know that I relate to them.
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T&C: What causes are important to you?
Noah: "Animal rights. I’ve worked with PETA on freeing elephants from the circus."