Croce, great ragtime/jazz/blues/folk artist ;]. I first cut my teeth on guys like him, thanks to my dad. But yes, I play guitar, have for about...oh...8 years now? I'm completely self-taught, aside from whatever music theory books I read...
how "hard" it is really depends on your level of dedication and how much you're willing to put into it..Just like everything else in life!
Love your guitar, it'll love you back
::strokes his Martin and baby talks it:: Aboo boo boo, yes you're the prettiest guitar, nukka nukka.
::Cough::