We try to get them out into the world, face-to-face.

They're all just excellent students and great kids. I wouldn't be surprised if they all go on to the state fair.

Time management is the hardest thing. It takes a lot more time to do then you realize.

You get to see where their passions are. It is kind of fun to see what eighth-grade students are interested in.

I love Emmylou Harris's version of my song, 'Sweet Old World.' Her intonation is great.

It's really about living in your head... just looking out at the world, then going back into your head and tossing around a lot of ideas and coming out with something interesting to say.