What can I say? My parents are my motivators when it comes to practicing my drawing, staying focused on real life subjects, giving me direct criticisim when I needed it, and so on. Some of my friends have just been apathetic, and too left-brained to even show interest. But as a little kid, I've always loved drawing and telling stories to go with them, and my family's been there for me, supporting me in my decisions. So, basing my own experiences, I would had to say, yeah, parents and family are major supporters of what you love to do, if you're fortunate enough. I consider myself very lucky to have my family and I'm sure Hanson does too to have such wonderful "#1 fans" like theirs.