I started a recording studio. I started producing people and doing remixes.

But, yeah, as far as Asian Americans go, I hope they know they can look at me and see that they can do music on their own, within a band or just on their own, and not feel like there's any barriers. I've never felt any particular barriers myself, being who I am.

My first job in NYC was playing a gig in the early nineties at CBGBs.

All the bands I've played with have had dynamic front men.

It's great working with directors and with somebody else's vision.

I like a lot of different kinds of music. I like strong projects, big music.

After 12 intense years of rock music, I was happy to get away from making a record and going out on a tour. When I did it, I wanted to feel inspired. After a while I finally had my fill working on other people's music, and I started coming up with music on my own and said, 'This could be for me.