I've done my share of busking, and it's fun until it isn't. There are musicians in the subways that will make you cry, they're so good.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I have to admit that I get quite emotional listening to the amazing talent that exists in the New York subways.
I love the theater as much as music, and the whole idea of getting across to an audience and making them laugh, making them cry - just making them feel - is paramount to me.
All I ever wanted to do was write songs and get on a bus and go play them for people.
I do some concerts. At the moment, I'm being helped a lot by a gig I play in London, which is Pizza Express.
When I was at school I used to scream in trains, in those concertina things between the carriages. I used to try to be so good that sometimes I couldn't bear it any more.
I've done a lot of drama, and as a lifestyle, going to work and laughing every day is just great. It's great for your mental health, and it's great for setting up a nice year.
I am part of an age-old profession of musicianship. I believe these times require grounding, real-ness and fun. Let's do it. Whatever happens is all good.
I can't take the subway anymore. I think I can still take the bus, though. It's a double-edged sword because I'm grateful that people recognize and support me, but there are definite downsides to that.
I haven't been to many music events where somebody was performing and it actually made me cry.
I sat in at every club in New York City, jamming with musicians, because it felt right - and because it felt right and we were having fun - the people dancing and sipping their drinks in the clubs felt it too and it made them smile.