Check out this fun outtake from Justin Bieber‘s GQ‘s June issue.

Here’s what the 18-year-old singer had to share:

On fame: “I mean, I keep my guard up a lot, because you know, you can’t trust anyone in this business. That’s what’s sad. You can’t trust anybody. I learned the hard way.”

On alcohol: “For me, it’s just like, I like to be in control of myself. I mean, I’ve had a beer, like, before … but I never get out of control.”

Vocal producer Kuk Harrell on Justin’s musical identity: “He knows his brand. If he hears something, he’ll go, ‘I think that’s me …’ The brand steers the ship.”

For more of Justin‘s photo shoot pics, check out GQ.com!