Madeleine Peyroux — American Musician born on December 30, 1974,

Madeleine Peyroux is an American jazz singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Peyroux is noted for her vocal style, which has been compared to that of Billie Holiday... (wikipedia)

You have to let it all hang out, let go of the ideas that were more comfortable and embrace some of the sadness in your life.
It's wonderful to work with someone with mentor status.
I had my guitar and some talent so that I could make friends with intelligent people and could talk my way out of difficult situations.
I've always loved singing. I find it exhilarating.
I listened to Billie Holiday a lot in order to learn to sing. She remains one of the extraordinary jazz singers. But my intent is to become my own voice, to be able to interpret these songs in my own way.