What was the first song you learned to play?
“The one that I vividly remember is The Counting Crows song ‘Mr. Jones,’ because my 9-year-old fingers could not wrap themselves …
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What was the first song you learned to play?
“The one that I vividly remember is The Counting Crows song ‘Mr. Jones,’ because my 9-year-old fingers could not wrap themselves around that damn F chord.”
Favorite song as a child?
“‘People are Strange’ by The Doors.”
Favorite cartoon character?
“Mighty Mouse hands down. I have a picture of me dressed up like him — with my underwear over my onesie PJs. I was a weird kid.”
As a child, what did you want to do once grown up?
“Other than be Mighty Mouse, I’d settle to be a professional musician.”
Have you ever been a fashion victim?
“I’ve been a victim in being extremely unfashionable.”
If you could have a super power, what would it be?
“To know every single language in the world.”
What was the last thing you watched on television?
“That’s too embarrassing, and if I told you, no one would want to see me play music.”
What movie could you watch over and over?
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ and ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary.’”
What is your favorite bad movie?
‘‘‘Bridget Jones’s Diary.’”
Dog person or cat person?
“I thought I was a cat and a dog person until I got a basset hound, and now I’m JUST a basset hound person.”
Do you have a favorite pillow?
“YES!!!!”
How many times have you fallen in love?
“Oh gosh. I thought I have been in love several times until I met my current partner and now I truly know what love is.”
What would you like to do if success was guaranteed?
“What I’m doing now, playing music.”
Describe your personality with three adjectives.
“Goofy, dorky, emotional.”
Guilty pleasure - food?
“CHEESE!!!”
Finish this sentence: “I can’t believe people spend money on ....”
“...celery.”
Where is your favorite place to write a song?
“Everywhere, but mostly a place where there’s a window with a lot of light pouring in.”
What venue have you most enjoyed performing at?
“Oh there are sooooo many great venues, but my favorite has to be Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles.”
If you could have a special guest join you on stage, who would you pick?
“Andrew Bird, or Chris Thile.”
What is the one song you wished you wrote?
“’The Muse’ by the Wood Brothers.”