I think I'm a mama's boy who wanted to be a hockey player, who failed, and had to become a singer. I think that I'm a generous, impatient, kind, jerk.

Who I am is a dad and a family guy. When I look in the mirror and talk to myself, that's what I want to reflect.

As I've gotten older and the world has gotten far more complicated .

Christopher Hitchens is perhaps the greatest orator ever. He's such a famous atheist.

A lot of artists talk about getting out of their comfort zones and being the most proud of their newest album. But it is true for me. I rethought a lot of what I do.

I honestly think that it was when the actual voices started to stand up for me. It was the iconic artists like Tony Bennett or Barbara Streisand or Liza Minnelli. When people like that take you under their wing and say in quotations, "He's the next one. He's got my stamp of approval," people trust them.

It's a beautiful day, and I can't stop myself from smiling!