Growing up, my parents were very much about the Egyptian culture. They never really wanted to assimilate in American culture.

I remember growing up in suburban New Jersey, and all the computer stores were like, 'Motherboard Mayhem' and all these cheesy names.

That's what I did growing up. Other than being on the computer, I was watching TV and movies. I make no apologies.

I was a nerd, growing up, I was really into computers and technology, and most of my friends were basically in that world as well.

I was writing songs, I guess, a sense of lyricism before I started picking up the guitar. Once I picked up the guitar, I felt I started expressing myself in that medium without words.

As far as making a living, if plumbing earned more, I'd probably do it. At least you can leave the job at home once the tools are put away. A writer works in his mind 24/7.

Storytelling is about listening in any media.

Hopefully, I've established a career, but you can be a big sensation one day, and the next day everyone's going, 'Who? ... Who?'