You know, I guess there's enough information out there to support that I'm a crazy, wild dude and rock and roll and this, that and the other. And there's enough information to support that, you know, I'm a single father, that, you know, has been a pretty standup guy in his community and pretty private about that stuff. But it's on both sides.

I know a lot of people who are struggling musicians; it's a hard life, and I've risked being that. The rewards are tremendous now that I've made it, I thank God every day. But I put it all on the line for it.

Two of my grandparents died in a car crash. Sucks, 'cause they would have lived to a hundred.

You've got to work hard for your success and you've got to have a steady presence. That's the secret.

Money's really - you know, song writing, yes, there's money to be made and things like that. But really, when you talk about the real money, you talk about touring. No question.

I'm no saint but I do believe in what is right.

I want as many people as possible to hear my music. I'm happy to entertain people by being a star.