I was very inspired by my mother. She was a vocal teacher and sang in a band, and my first memories of her were going out with her on the local circuit.

A child's first teacher is its mother.

My mother was born in Baltimore, and before her marriage, she was an artist and teacher of art.

I was always an introvert as a kid. Then, when I first kind of came out as a human being, I used to be one of those guys who'd go nuts on the dance floor, and people would gather around.

I'm very enthused about everything. I have a lot to say and a lot of things I'm interested in.

Nobody's going to sell 10 million records by not working hard.