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. -Vanessa Carlton Mom
And it's sad because it's like a surprise to people - almost an anomaly - when artists are actually refined and trained on an instrument. That's the last thing people think about. -Vanessa Carlton Sad
Food can become such a point of anxiety - not because it's food, but just because you have anxiety. That's how eating disorders develop. -Vanessa Carlton Food
I have gone from being a 21-year-old with wide eyes to a 24-year-old woman. With success comes a lot of responsibility and power. -Vanessa Carlton Success
