I never had an official job, but I did play at a local cantina every Tuesday night, and I babysat a lot.

I did it at night because I loved it. I never did it to make money, as a job. I just did it because I had to.

My style when I was 17 was very low-key with jeans, T-shirts, and Converse. I was signed to a major record label by then, so I had stylists helping me.

I would have liked to play Tuesday night; it won't be an excuse. When you're playing well, you want to play more and practice less.

I'm lucky because I have a job I love. I really miss being away from home, being in my own bed, seeing my animals and siblings, having my moms cookies. I have a couple cats. I got a kitten about a year ago and now Im going on the road so I wont see him for a while. I feel bad.

I thought Joe did a fabulous job, as the vice president did on Tuesday night, of laying out of the significant differences that exist with regard to Social Security and Medicare.