It's not the tales of Stephen King that I've read, I need protection from the things in my head . . .

And you find as a writer there are certain spots on the planet where you write better than others, and I believe in that. And New Orleans is one of them.

When they tried to draft me, I earned a college degree.

I still consider it a summer job, though. So, I try to maintain that summer job as long as I can. But it's exciting to be able to have the opportunity to do things I always dreamed of as a kid.

Life was just a tire swing. 'Jambalaya' was the only song I could sing. Blackberry pickin', eatin' fried chicken, And I never knew a thing about pain. Life was just a tire swing.

If it doesn't work out there will never be any doubt that the pleasure was worth all the pain.

Mother Mother Ocean, I have heard your call.