To Preach Abstinence, I Think,

I Grew Up In A Home Filled With Music And Had An Early Appreciation Of Jazz Since My Dad Was A Jazz Musician. Beginning At Around Age Three I Started Singing With His Band And Jazz Music Has Continued To Be One Of My Three Passions Along With Acting And Writing. I Like To Say Jazz Music Is My Musical Equivalent Of Comfort Food. It's Always Where I Go Back To When I Want To Feel Grounded.

I Never Really Felt Like I Belonged In California.

I've Always Been The Bookish Type, And I've Never Really Hidden That About Myself.

I Can't' Really Sing A Song Unless I Really Connect With The Lyrics.

To Preach Abstinence, I Think, Is Absolutely Not The Right Message To Give To Kids.