I think I went more toward writing because that's my talent. I don't think I was a great performer... And I like being behind the scenes a little bit.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I think writing is such a great talent, and if I was better, I would love to be a writer.
Although my other ambition was to be a musical theater star (and I would attend college on a voice scholarship), writing was never far from my mind.
I think I get certain pleasure from writing what I'm performing.
I enjoyed singing and playing guitar but didn't have the stamina to make music-making a career. In reality, writing was my real gift, and as soon as I figured that out I never looked back.
I like the performing. And interviews, even. And the stuff that's not sitting in a room by yourself with empty paper. But I never loved writing, to tell you the truth.
Writing, for me, was a feat of self-preservation. If I did not do it, I would die. So I did it. Obstinacy, not talent, saved my life.
I have tried to explore the little talent I have for writing.
I liked the idea of being a writer more than I liked the idea of writing.
I became a performer because it was what I enjoyed doing.
If I weren't a performer, I would be still be writing and songwriting. Plus, I also really want to get into producing.