I learned about being positive from my parents. They're the most positive people I've ever known.

Growing up, my earliest memories are listening to Sinatra Christmas albums.

It's cool to be different and just be who you are and shock people in a good way.

I've always wanted to do a cutesy little song with a guy and girl singing back and forth and thought that Regina Spektor would be kind of cool for that. I love her voice. She's an amazing musician.

It's just really cool to go to countries and play festivals for people who don't really know your band or don't ever get to see it. It's really nice.

Halsey's a really great artist - her voice is great, and she has a really cool message behind her songs.

I used to study 'Hunky Dory' - and be mad that I hadn't figured out anything that cool!

It's not really a popular consensus to sing Sinatra - which I love! And I just think it's so cool that he disliked rock n' roll so much.

The future should be exciting, you know? It shouldn't be a nerve-wracking experience.

Touring is my religion. Music is all-encompassing - my religion.

I've always been that person: If it gets into my head, I've got to do it until I get it perfect - a perfectionist's attitude.

The album cover of 'Death of a Bachelor' is me on my roof of my backyard, so that's my place where I spend most of my time writing.

I can go to festivals and open spaces, but if I'm in a crammed room with a bunch of people - oh my God.

I wanted to be an actor as a kid. My teacher in second grade had called a talent agency and had them call my house. My mom was so mad.

I recorded 'The End of All Things' right before I married my now wife. We had no vows publicly, so I wrote her this song and told her, 'This is how I see our relationship.'

I was so enthralled watching 'Guys and Dolls' and learning about the Rat Pack.

My favorite type of pet has always been a dog. They're loyal, kind, and offer endless affection. My friend Eric says, 'The more people I meet, the more I like my dog.' Funny thought.

The funny thing about the people I don't like - they're very self-centered.

I didn't even go to graduation.

All through my senior year, luckily, I didn't have too many hard classes, just a lot of electives. I was able to spend most of my time at the practice space.

I haven't mowed a lawn in quite a while, but I remember hating that when I was growing up. To please Dad, you have to get it right, and that's the thing. You have to please Dad.

There was a kid that used to pick on me... he used to drop my food and beat me up in little corners. Nothing serious, but tease me. I remember knocking his food out of his hand one time when he in the middle of explaining something to his friends, and they all laughed, so I thought that was pretty nice. 'Well, there you go buddy.'