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Most people are fascinated to see someone play an instrument in an inspired way. We are moved by witnessing musical brilliance, and it was this notion that led me to purchase the GuitarTV domain 10 years ago.
Steve Vai
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Steve Vai
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: June 6
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If I remain true to what's in my heart, that's all the success I need.
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I've been approached many times to write all sorts of books about my past and my personal life. I get interest from people who want to do reality shows, and somebody just offered me a huge amount of money to write my spiritual memoirs. I'm just not interested.
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You know, there's times when you should play and there's times when you gotta hold back.
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