I never really had the chance to play the kind of music I wanted to play. It was always just classical. It had its limits. I play piano now and again in the new forms of music that I actually want to play, but at the time, it was something that I just kind of moved past.

There are always safe spaces. You can be a beacon for other people who are struggling. It's hard to put your heart out there and put it in other peoples' hands. But the receiving end is gentle.

Stay in school and band, kids! It had its nerdy moments, and I always felt like I wanted to do something more with it.

Computers are really patient. They can sit there all day. It's a totally different situation dealing with humans. They can be tired or overly excited.