Myself only, with what I was blessed with.
Yes I play live. I just don't have the time right now.
It all depends on that moment it hits you to write something. My influence to my music is everyday life. Sometimes its great, and sometimes things just get fucked up, and you write about it.
IMAC, Tascam US122mkII Audio MIDI Interface, Rode NT1-A Condenser Mic, Fender Strat, AKG K181 Headphones, Acid Pro 7.0, Soundforge 9.0, Voice box.