[Jack Johnson]gave me my whole start in music, which was the coolest thing ever.

My wife really pushed me in that direction, to write my own songs and start singing, so I think having the whole family thing is such a huge thing.

I grew up in Orange County, California, all over the beaches of San Clemente and that area.

Definitely my wife and my kid [are my biggest inspiration].

The things I try to do with Surfrider Foundation, SurfAid, Love Hope Strength, which is a cancer foundation, I try to do as many benefits and fundraising things as I possibly can. It's so important, if you have any kind of a voice, or any way to make a difference, to do that. So, I'm trying to do that, and have fun in the moment, and live life, and hope it all comes together.

From the age of 16 on, I brought my guitar everywhere. I just fell in love with learning the guitar, and I wanted to learn songs and chords, and that led to wanting to start a band, and to wanting to do our first show.

[Jack Johnson] really helped me make the record, put it out, and then let me tour with him for two years. He really helped me out.