I always had a knack for putting the peanut butter on the bread. My brother Kevin knew how to spread the jelly around real good. When we found out Joe could cut off the crusts, well, that's when we knew we had something special.

[Songwriting is] something that I own - it's my property, it's my music, it's my voice.

I like looking at the stars on a clear night

Acting has always been a passion of mine, so any opportunity that allows me to do that is definitely of interest to me.

I think I like a challenge. I try to find projects that will push me in a new way and help me grow.

Live like you're at the bottom, even if you're at the top

I had an emotional breakdown since I really had no idea what diabetes was all about. I wondered, 'why me?' Then I asked myself, 'why not me?' and realized that I might be able to help other kids with diabetes.