When I was growing up, I was always on stage but I loved other things.

I have been drumming my whole life.

People need to know you have to walk through that rejection, and it's only going to fuel you. If you can somehow look at it like it's a gift, you're just going to regroup, and work harder, and go deeper. So just embrace it.

My goal, everyone's goal is to get better at what we do.

I have a place in Chicago and I get there as much as I can... The city is so unbelievably beautiful. It's one of the greatest cities on the planet. My heart beats differently when I'm in Chicago. It slows down and I feel more at ease.

I wrote a script and I've been whispering in director's ears for a really long time and I'd love to direct.

One of the great things going on right now is social media and you get a real sense, immediately, about what people are feeling and thinking.