THINGS TO LEARN FROM HANSON:
  1. Cynicism and self-awareness are not necessary components of art.
  2. Non-conformity is good.
  3. Tell people that you love them.
  4. Laugh. Loudly.
  5. Just because something makes no sense, doesn't mean it's any less amusing to listen to.
  6. If you have a good Dad, appreciate him.
  7. Make friends with a good journalist.
  8. Have inside jokes.
  9. Smile, even when people don't like you.
  10. Don't demean the worth of a hug by giving them to everyone.
  11. It's OK to act young if you are.
  12. Read big books.
  13. Don't talk about religion or politics in mixed company.
  14. Everyone has an ounce or two of teenie in them.
  15. Throw people for a loop.
  16. Dress well. Especially in public.
  17. Families are people who aren't afraid to touch each other.
  18. Travel.
  19. Boys take dance lessons too.
  20. If you aren't awkward, you aren't alive.
  21. Don't blab about your love life.
  22. Sing, even when your voice is in bad shape.
  23. Puberty sucks.
  24. Celebrate your birthday at home.
  25. When in California, surf.
  26. Fall in love, maybe even hopelessly so.
  27. Be a poet.
  28. Proudly tell people where you come from.
  29. Have faith in something.
  30. When showing skin, leave a lot to the imagination.
  31. Music is the spiritual equivalent of Neosporin.
  32. Be persistent.
  33. If no one's listening to you, talk louder.
  34. Conforming to gender stereotypes every once in a while never killed anyone.
  35. School is what you make of it.
  36. Make harmless mischief.
  37. Innocence is a virtue.
  38. When people ask you about Britney Spears, don't comment.
  39. Bands and families do not operate by the same set of rules.
  40. Giggle.
  41. Be good to your fans.
  42. Sometimes the most uncomfortable pants are the ones that look the best on.
  43. Jonny Lang is a god.
  44. Bring your friends on tour with you.
  45. Image matters.
  46. Fight for the respect of your peers.
  47. Be what you are.
  48. Appreciate the craziness.