Most people are awestruck when they see Lady Gaga and Bette Midler, but then the queen comes in.

Blues, rock and hip hop are more about a lifestyle and culture than notes on a page.

When you go into the studio or get up on the stage with people who have more experience or knowledge, you learn.

There's no ego when you're a ukulele player.

If I could do something with Paul McCartney it would be just amazing. Or Eric Clapton.

Growing up, the ukulele was always a respected instrument. It's a big part of our culture. It wasn't until I started traveling outside of Hawaii that I realized people didn't really consider the ukulele to be a real instrument.

The ukulele has always appealed to the older generation.