The early Billy Joel stuff I fell in love with, like Glass Houses, is a real rock record.

My dad didn't want me to play guitar. He played piano, so I chose that. And I ended up loving it

I am the byproduct of an Ellis Island orgy, basically. I'm everything. I've got quite a mixture in me. I know a lot of it and I don't know some of it. I'm pretty mixed up, but mostly Russian and Irish.

So if I was dating somebody now and the relationship didn't work out, I'd take that as failing

I happen to be a guy who also plays the piano and sings, so people automatically associate me with Billy Joel.

Sometimes the only way is jumping; hope you’re not afraid of heights.

I miss that sensation of a small achievement feeling like a really big deal.