People wonder if I'll always be a part of this family and the answer is yes. My family has a lot of good energy going in one direction and because of it, we get a lot of things done. That's why I'll always spend a lot of time at Camp Phoenix.

I can’t on my own change the regime in South Africa or teach the Palestinians to learn to live with the Israelies, but I can start with me.

I wouldn't eat a hamburger for 40,000 dollars.

Music is a whole oasis in my head. The creation process is so personal and fulfilling.

Animals can't really voice their opinion. We feel as though we can be on of the spokespeople on their behalf.

I have a lot of chameleon qualities, I get very absorbed in my surroundings.

When I was in first grade, everyone made fun of my name, of course. I think it's kind of a big name to hold up when you're nine years old. It seemed goofy. I used to tell people I wanted to change the world and they used to think, 'This kid's really weird'.