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 worst part is doubt. When you doubt yourself, which we are taught to do, you get lost.

James Brown is the reason I play guitar.

The simple things in life ground me and keep me focused so Im able to do a good job with what is in front of me.

I had the fortunate experience to play with people from different schools of music. Sam Rivers is from the fundamentalist school of music.

I really live a simple life and don't need very much to feel good and happy. Don't get me wrong; I believe you should get what you earn. Sometimes you have to fight for it.

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.