I grew up in a fun-loving environment - you work hard and play hard.

I love the practicality of a good car. You know what I mean? And when I say 'practicality,' I mean the complete practicality of a Ferrari 458, a wonderfully fantastic every day car.

I don't believe in making a record and rushing it.

I don't even have a type, I don't think. My type is just whoever can get along with me.

Yes, I did lock myself in my room for about two years and write some songs and things like that. But I don't feel like I missed out on a whole lot.

My mom makes the best Cajun stuff. I'm a big gumbo guy. I've lost a lot of my Louisiana accent, so now when I say 'gumbo,' I feel like someone who's never said the word before.

Encore' was an experiment. 'Encore' was the second chance at a first impression. 'Encore' was not completely planned.