"My father was a very disciplined singer who worked hard at his craft, and I was around that growing up."

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"My father was a very disciplined singer who worked hard at his craft, and I was around that growing up."

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"I don't want anything to get in the way of me and my singing. I want my mind as clear as possible."

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"My biggest musical influences are probably my parents."

Parents

"Miles Davis turned his back to the audience when he came out on stage, and he offended people. But, he wasn't there to entertain; he was all about the music. I kind of do that."

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"Then I came up with this crazy idea just to walk out on the stage with no band at all and just start singing whatever came to mind. I actually fought the idea for a while because it seemed almost too radical, but it became obvious what I was supposed to be doing."

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"I like a very dark house, just black. I sit there and just think. Once I'm still and quiet inside, I'll begin. It's very personal; it has to be. One song may be Bach, the next blues, a song from TV, or a nursery rhyme or jazz piece."

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"I want to write a book of poetry, as well as children's stories."

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"But, if there's any aspect of my career that needs attention, it's writing."

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"I grew up in a time when being a musician and learning to be a musician was actually very wonderful."

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