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

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.

Sometimes I can't think of a better way to end my day than coming home and just strumming my ukulele for a few minutes. I mean, I joke around and tell people that it's an entire yoga session in one strum, you know?

The ukulele is the instrument of peace.

I actually got to perform for Queen Elizabeth, and I got to meet her after the show. She said she thought my performance was beautiful and I got to shake her hand and it was just an incredible moment.

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

Now I know what a dulcimer is supposed to sound like.