I was probably 7 years old when I started playing the guitar and writing some serious songs.

I remain totally convinced that if we can do one more simple thing to help kids and adults to learn more, it is to inspire them to read more.

I've never had a divorce, but I've seen so many of my friends, my sister, my family go through that stuff, so I try to write for the people that can't write about it. I take on their sorrow, so I'm able to kind of express it, or their joy.

Goodbye- please don't cry/we both know that I'm not what you need. But I will always love you.

Some things are strange to me, and some things are odd. But I don't condemn. If you can accept me, I can accept you.

I've always been fascinated by everything with wings.

When I wake up, I expect things to be good. If they're not, then I try to set about trying to make them as good as I can 'cause I know I'm gonna have to live that day anyway. So why not try to make the most of it if you can? Some days, they pan out a little better than others, but you still gotta always just try.