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

I don't really take a step back too often to see what's going on

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

I like to do the splits onstage

So I try not to have any actual expectations for myself for any level of success or failure.

I can do a gig without an instrument

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