I Always Wanted To Make A Children's

I Don't Think I Can Tell Any Stories About How I Lived In A Van In Alaska. I Grew Up In The Suburbs, I Even Had My Own Room. We Weren't Poor. Everything Was Very Normal.

Sometimes You Tell The Truth Like You're Pulling Taffy.

I Learn So Much From Writing With Other Musicians, Asking Questions About Their Playing Style And Gear, And Hanging Out, Too.

The Shows Are So Different From Each Other, Depending On Whether I Play With My Band, Nine Stories, Other Musicians, An Orchestra, Only One Or Two Members Of My Band.

There's A Variety And Depth To The Song Topics I Get To Write About In Children's Music And Books: Being Able To Write About Things I Wouldn't Normally Write About, Like A Disappointing Pancake, Or Monsters Or Opposite Day Is Really Different Than Writing About Heartbreak And Relationships.