I think it's important as a player every now and again to play something that's influenced you as an artist just to expose the people to it.

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

I'm very competitive, and my ego couldn't handle that lack of success

You can be a singer, and you can be a guitar player, but putting them together is another animal.

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

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

I guess I'm happy that I'm getting the attention. Otherwise, I'd just be playing in a local bar in front of my family members, and I'm sure they'd get sick of that in no time