He Broke My Heart, And Now It's

My Mother Was Raised Very, Very Strict Catholic In The Midwest. There Was So Much Fear And Intimidation [in The Faith]. So, Growing Up, I Was Always Looking For My Connection. I've Found Myself Praying Before Meals, Before Bed; There's Always Been This Gratitude For Things That Are Bigger Than Me.

When I Did Get Signed And I Was Going Around Letting People Know What I Was About, That's Exactly How I Did It: Me On The Piano, Playing A Couple Of Songs I'd Written And Talking To The People In Between. That's How I Got My Performance Chops Up.

I Was So Deeply Involved In Music, I Had Already Outgrown All The Pressure Of High School Cliques And Gossip.

I Loved Grand Pianos And Small Pianos, Too.

I Grew Up In A Pretty Tough Neighborhood.