For me, it all begins with faith; it begins with what matters most, and I try and put what I believe to be moral truth first. My philosophy of government second. And my politics third.

I believe in servant leadership, and the servant always asks, 'Where am I needed most?'

You shut the door, you tell the boss exactly what you think. But when the door opens, the job of the vice president is to stand right next to the president and implement the policy that he's decided. And I'm prepared to do that.

Regardless of any title I'll ever hold, the most important job I'll ever have is spelled D-A-D.

I wasn't originally taking drama, but the drama teacher asked me to audition for Bye, Bye Birdie. I did and got the lead role. Initially I was kind of scared, but once I did it I got bitten by the bug and loved it.

The fact I have an education forms my lyrical style, I'm sure. I studied the social sciences, history, stuff like that. I have an interest in politics, which maybe works its way into the songs in small, subtle ways.

Amherst is a liberal arts college, committed to providing students with a broad education.

Everything has changed. When I was at school and was told I had better learn English, I said: What for? The English are a hell of a long way away!