The idea of a Chicago band that wanted to sing songs about California is really funny. Having never been to California.

I always felt better co-writing something - always co-writing. Because if I was the lead of it and it failed, then it failed on my own accord. I would say, "Well, I liked it or I screwed up. I take the hit on this one."

It's not like you get up on stage and you're immediately a genius. It takes a long time. So, don't be discouraged.

A person being patient with an insane person is my favorite thing in the world.

I would say the biggest difference is that you're just in a studio by yourself when you're making an animated movie. You don't have anybody to play off of.

If a guy doesn't like a funny girl, something is wrong with him.

Richard Grieco once asked for a bunch of M&M's