I grew up in Plano, Texas.

The truth is I want to make music that people enjoy.

My mom grew up in Kansas, my dad in Indiana. They had boring childhoods.

As soon as things become predictable, they become boring.

Ultimately, I’m fine with everything that I’ve done.

I’m kind of A.D.D., and so my mind wanders a lot.

I just think Texas and that whole Bible Belt section is so, like, corporate. And I don’t agree with organized religion in that respect.

I don’t even drink coffee.

I like telling stories.

People sometimes forget how important Broadway is as a place for young actors to grow.

I started making music for myself when I was sixteen.

I want people around me who call me out and hold me accountable.

I’ve never done a blind date but my parents met on a blind date.

I keep getting cast as this bad guy, and I don’t know why.

I’ve written probably over 200 songs that have a verse and a chorus and that’s it.

My morals are important to me.

Maybe I’m a better actor when I know there’s going to be an older woman involved.

I cry at the end of every book.

My first job was a commercial for Ball Park Fun Franks.

I am such a goody-two-shoes.

New York is a character, all on its own, and whenever you film there, it becomes part of the show. That’s just the nature of being there.