I still have this unrealistic faith, that one day, my ship will come in. More people will discover, understand and buy my stuff.

When people see you have a song on MTV, they think you are doing well - but you know, the way the traditional label deal was set up, it is really hard for an artist, unless they sold a lot, to see anything.

I started playing the acoustic guitar for more singer-songwriter type stuff. I bet if I would have gotten more approval for my "rock playing", I might be a world class shredder.

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a spy detective or a rock star.

I don't have a Madonna-sized fan base, so I can actually e-mail and talk to everyone that e-mails me, because I am totally appreciative and I like my fans!

I think Im different from a lot of singer-songwriters because some of my favorite singer-songwriters told stories. Like John Prine.

My first instrument was the drums. Not quite sure why I quit and changed to guitar, but I'm sure my parents might have convinced me that the guitar was way better.