Growing up in New England, being schooled and classically trained, it needed to shake, it needed to evolve.
During the course of filming 'Top Chef,' I gain 15 lbs., so I'm used to needing two dress sizes.
Now, performing is second nature and I love every second of it. It is a very emotional thing when I can't play a song; maybe I'm hitting on something that I don't want to deal with. All of it is so personal. It is like therapy.

