I was born with a natural gift. My mother recognized the talent.

I was known around the college for jamming in the lounge.

I was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, and no one had ever taught anybody that young, back in those days.

I talk by playing, not by words.

I like to arrange things and designate.

I got private lessons in keyboard at Julliard, before New England Conservatory of Music in Boston.