I fell in love with these two passions that I made into careers, and I've never had to give one up.

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.

One Christmas, I just begged my parents like "I want to try to surf on a real board instead of these boogie boards and rafts" and they got me one.

Traveling is also a big inspiration for me.

Nobody in my family ever surfed, but they would always bring me to the beach.

I grew up knowing [Jack Johnson], surfing with him.

[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.