I try to explain that to my kids - the experience of going to a record store, flipping through racks and finding that album cover that intrigues you - but my kids don't want to know about it. They download the one song on the album they like, and pay their 99 cents.

I didn't vote for [President Bush]. But I've never said anything bad about the guy because I have respect for the office.

Nothing is as important as passion. No matter what you want to do with your life, be passionate.

Any time that you think you've hit the top of the mountain, the truth of the matter is you've just reached another mountain. And it's there to climb all over again.

I was a boy toy for a bunch of women.

You better stand tall when they're calling you out, don't bend, don't break, and don't back down!

Piano playing is a dying art. I love the fact that I can be one guy with one instrument evoking an emotional and musical experience.