I was taught to play that way when I was in high school and even before I got to high school.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I was in a lot of school plays, and it became the thing I did.
I played music all through school and I kind of performed that way.
If I don't practice the way I should, then I won't play the way that I know I can.
But at school, I wasn't athletic, and if you're not athlete in high school, it's kind of hard to find your place, so play practice seemed perfect, especially if you were as uncoordinated as I was.
I don't think that players learn how to play any other aspect of the game in high school or college.
I did some school plays in elementary school, but that was it.
I think all of us could play the teacher because we all grew up with teachers. It's just kind of this peeking-over-the-shoulder presence that we've all grown up knowing.
The first time I ever did a play, in junior high school, I said to myself, 'Hey, people like me doing this. I'm making them laugh.'
You play like you practice and practice how you play.
I taught myself how to play when I was about 13. I'm a lefty.