No, I don't regret my decision. I was plucked out of a musical preschool at 3 for my talents, started vocal lessons at 6, joined a professional singing group at 7 and started playing in bars when I was 15, as a vocalist. I went on to study vocals in college and toured with some bands. Then Napster hit. Everything dried up for a while and people weren't making much money selling CDs anymore.

Lucky for me I was the guy who knew how to use computers so I always made t-shirts, posters, and album covers. I used that work to get into design school. I'm since moved to Europe from Canada, I travel a lot, meet nice people and build interesting products that people actually use.

I know I have a special talent and to some they think it's wasted. I make enough money I can have a little studio for myself in my apartment. It's great, when I have the time to write and record.

Weirdly, I date a beautiful, intelligent, and caring woman whose Father is a famous musician in the country I live in. I see how much work and hustle it takes to get there, I see how much luck is involved, and I see what the expectations are from the public. I don't think I would choose it willingly.

I always wanted to be known for my singing and songwriting but understanding what it's like to have people randomly showing up at your house, imposing on your dinners at a restaurant, or talking shit about you online ... no thanks. I'll take lighting it up at karaoke once in a while instead.