My mom would give me a piece to play, but I wouldnt do any theory because when it came time to do it I would sneak back upstairs and watch TV. So, I had these kind of nonchalant lessons for years, then it just started soaking in. – Vanessa Carlton
And its sad because its like a surprise to people – almost an anomaly – when artists are actually refined and trained on an instrument. Thats the last thing people think about. – Vanessa Carlton
I learned a lot from that first record and I learned a lot from my experiences touring, but really the biggest education I got over the past two years was learning the importance of arrangements. – Vanessa Carlton
Food can become such a point of anxiety – not because its food, but just because you have anxiety. Thats how eating disorders develop. – Vanessa Carlton
It is great to add some glamour to the food industry, like television shows have done for the food world and inspiring people to work in the industry. The flip side of that is unfortunately people think that after they get their qualifications, they get their invitation to compete on Top Chef. – Curtis Stone