I was playing violin for a long time, about 6 years. It takes a while. You need very patient people in your house when you have a violin.

After a while I thought it didn't make any sense to use a pick. It's kind of like typing with one finger on each hand instead of using all your fingers.

I was playing violin for a long time, about 6 years. It takes a while. You need very patient people in your house when you have a violin.

The belief that we are what the media says we are, what people perceive we are, is soon to be what we think we are. We are treated based on this warped perception. It is hard to get away from it.

I want someone who is open-minded, dedicated to whatever she is doing and isn't afraid to say I love you. As for looks, she shouldn't have three heads. I want a regular human being.

I really worked with icons in the music business, which really had a strong effect on me. It wasn't just pick-up gigs.

Serious musicians are finding it harder and harder to have a voice in the world of music these days.