I was - I've always been a bit of perpetual adolescent.

The first guitar I ever got was for my 13th birthday.

Music is a 24-hour-a-day thing for me.

My wife and I have built trust with our children and have always had open communication.

At this young age I am already sold on the idea of the dog. One of God's absolutely greatest inventions and one that needs no more tinkering. The dog is the perfect beast, companion, friend, shoulder to lean on, and scapegoat when too many cookies are missing. And a dog won't hold that against you, either. I am at peace sitting in silence with a dog.

Being a songwriter does not rely on an audience or other band members or a camera. I can just sit in a room and write songs.

I've heard from writers and musicians and fans that they think I'm underrated.