I really liked 'Starter For Ten' because I grew up watching 1980s teen films like 'St. Elmo's Fire' and 'The Breakfast Club' and I've always wanted to play the underdog lead hero in a 1980s-inspired film.

Most of the offers I get from Hollywood are for teen comedies. My manager thinks I'm crazy for turning down all that money, but I'm very picky.

Teen drug use went up dramatically in the 1990s.

Research shows that parents are the single biggest influence on children - if you are worried about your teen and drugs, talk to them.

I think I'm also more open to other writers being present and listening to other opinions, whereas before I was going through my angsty teen years while making records.