When my son got sick and he was in the hospital, and they took out his kidney when he was less than a year old, I definitely learned that each moment is really precious and I don't want to take anything for granted.

Walking my dogs, playing with my kids - all of that is really good stuff to keep me centered.

I've learned that each day is definitely a gift. When my dad died, I made sure I said everything to him. I realized that once he's gone, he's gone. No matter how angry or resentful or whatever.

I believe animals should be respected as citizens of this earth. They should have the right to their own freedom, their own families, and their own life.

Nothing is for sure. Change is the only thing that is the absolute.

I do pranayama breathing now as a meditation, and that's very helpful. Meditating changed my life.

I love just going out; long drives, the ocean, my kids, new music, new gear, new plug-ins, coffee, and donuts at four in the morning. Even just waking up and writing.