I can tell you this: I'm an extremely passionate individual. I try to be careful how I display it because you never know how people are going to take it.

I've learned over the years that you're going to be most successful at the things you're most excited to do. Every artist has a special set of tools. When you really use those tools, and you make yourself feel really good about the product you create, I think you'll find an audience for it. I've been very fortunate in that respect.

If you want to be a virtuoso then you have to set your sights above me. You have to go beyond what I'm doing. And that's for you to figure out. Because if you can do that, then I'm going to be trying to go beyond you.

I'm a big fan of cultural music, and that's how I try to expand my playing, by listening to music that is not conventionally American.

The cool thing about playing is that the more you do it, the better you get.

The only thing that's holding you back, is the way you're thinking.

I was always one of those guys who was a seeker after truth. I want to know what's going on.