I think the hardest thing about making music now is being a great dad at the same time. There's an insanity that goes with writing – a mad scientist thing that you have to go through – and sacrificing a kid's upbringing to do that is not an option.
I was born and raised in East Los Angeles by a single mom who had three biological kids and adopted four more. I never met my dad.
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My dad was a baggage handler at Heathrow and careful with money. He worked hard and had three jobs when I was young. I wish I'd inherited his care for money. Sadly I've grown up to be rather scatty when it comes to finances.