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 feel very honored to be playing with Bill Pierce. He's such a great musician..

My love life doesn't stink; it's nonexistent..

My love life is like everyone else's - great, and then terrible..

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..

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 yo….

I am blessed to have Mom and Dad..

I love both my parents dearly..

Dad made it to Gold Shield Detective, so he always busted Robin, my oldest brother, and me. Always got caught, whatever we were doing..

It is hard for a black man to just be himself. We spend so much time in defense of something that is indefensible because there is nothing to defend..

James Brown is the reason I play guitar..

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

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 head….

The things I really learned, I learned from watching my parents. They take care of business. Always have..

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

I consider myself a serious musician. Doing a comedy show does not take away from that in any way..

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

I thought people cared about music in a deep way, so I was writing to that spirit in people and in myself. It was me, thinking I knew what was up. Yo….

In most places that are rich in guitar culture, everyone uses their fingers, like in Spain or Africa. In Japan there are string instruments played th….

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 finge….

If you play jazz, then you play with your fingers. If you're playing rock, you use a pick. There's really no rhyme or reason to that other than that'….