For me, the dumbest rule is that you can't chew gum in school.

For some reason, chewing gum for me gets my brain going.

Presidential candidates don't chew gum.

I don't even like gum. But I can chew some gum, and I won't think about eating for a while.

I didn't have a regular school experience and wanted a more abstract way of learning. I started exploring in lots of different creative ways. It gave me the opportunity to travel and play music, so it was good for me.

I had a tough time fitting in, as I guess most kids do. I felt like school was kind of a grand opportunity to figure yourself out and to figure out what you wanted.