Donald Fagen — American Musician born on January 10, 1948,

Donald Jay Fagen is an American musician and songwriter, best known as the co-founder and lead singer of the rock band Steely Dan... (wikipedia)

When you get a groove going, time flies.
I took some lessons as a kid but trained myself by ear. I did it the way jazz musicians used to learn years ago, which is to play records and slow them down to figure out the notes. At first I tried to imitate Red Garland, who was my favorite jazz pianist.
I have a critical nature, in the sense that when I look at something I often look for the flaws.
I had trouble distinguishing art from life. I don't now, and I feel much better!
What do you do with what you're given, and how do you transform it into something worthwhile?