I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I tell them the truth and they never believe me.
“I knew the whistle of each of the river boats on the Tennessee.”
“My mom would give me a piece to play, but I wouldn't 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.”