There's a variety and depth to the song topics I get to write about in children's music and books: being able to write about things I wouldn't normally write about, like a disappointing pancake, or monsters or opposite day is really different than writing about heartbreak and relationships.

Some people train for certain sports and I want to train to be able to hold a super heavy electric guitar and carry luggage around myself because I always have to have 7,000 pairs of shoes. Who cares about sports?

Summer camp was a place where I felt like myself that wasn't like school. There were no grades, we got to try lots of new things, and I started to play guitar at camp. It was a place for acceptance and learning to be a part of a community, but also learning to be yourself. I want that for all kids, but some kids don't have the opportunity to go to camp. I want to help.

The time between meeting, and finally leaving is sometimes called falling in love.

When someone asks if you'd like cake or pie, why not say you want cake and pie?

I love when people in culture show up on fictional TV shows. I don't mind at all being a name from the '90s.

I learn so much from writing with other musicians, asking questions about their playing style and gear, and hanging out, too.