I'm a humanist. I'm an observer. I have a very scientific mind. I believe metaphysics and science absolutely blended are more the truth for me. It doesn't work just believing in what somebody says.

The Eagles, let's face it, they were a pretty cool group, Fleetwood Mac, Blondie. I had this really eclectic background in music.

My parents always saw me as an artist, and that greatly influenced me

My favorite color is purple. I have a huge velvet purple comforter on my bed.

I first met Hanson over in Japan and they gave me some great advice about the fans and they seem real down to earth. They're great.

If we didn't live in a society that told us we're not OK if we're not making 100 grand a year, I think we'd all be a lot happier.

Mackie is an electronics recording company backing me, and they're willing to invest giving equipment to schools that I choose, and they've already started doing that.