photo: Dean Maher
Can you tell us what your birthstone
is?
Sapphire
What instrument could you play first and
how old were you then?
Recorder
-age 5
What did your parents think of your plans
to become a professional musician?
I was always a musician from the age of 5- first recorder, then cello, then
piano and guitar
What was the first car you
owned
?
A
1963 Chevy Nova station wagon bought in LA for $500.00
What else could you have been if not a
musician?
An
actress, or music teacher
What side of the bed do you sleep on?
I
sleep on my right side
Where is your favorite place on earth?
Lake
of Bays Ontario
Is there a solution other than war for
protecting our liberties and how do you
explain life as it is since 911 to your
children?
War
is rarely the answer. Life post 911 means that fostering
understanding between cultures is paramount.
Do you believe in God?
I
believe in a higher power that informs the moral order of
the universe
What is your view on the influence of
drugs in the music industry over the
years?
I'm
not a big fan of mind altering substances, but I do
understand why creative people are drawn to them.
Where did you have your first paying
job as a musician?
A
dinner theatre named His Majesty's Feast
What project are you working on at the
moment?
My
greatest hits record out in 2006 and producing a project
for Olivia Newton John
Did you save your first time on video,
recording or photo?
Yes
What is your absolute weakness when it
comes to sweets?
Dark
chocolate
Are you a clown and joy to be around?
I
may love laughter more than I love music.
Are you a romantic and are you in love
now?
Perpetual
romantic, married 18 years, two kids
Were you ever too big for the room (as an
ego maniac) and be honest?
Only
my hairdresser knows for sure.
photo: J. Michael Laford
How many records have you played or sang
on...can you give us some examples?
Dont
know how many- but here are some highlights:
My own(
Cool Rain, Burnt by the Sun, Phenomenal Woman, With This
Kiss) , my husband Marc Jordan ( Talking Through Pictures,
C.O.W, Reckless Valentine) Olivia Newton John ( The Rumour
and Stronger than Before) Belinda Carlisle ( Runaway Horses)
Who is your favorite musician or
inspiration?
Joni
Mitchell
What would you consider your biggest
accomplishment in the business to
date?
Putting
out four solo records, touring etc. and still having my
husband and kids love me
If you could turn back the hands of
time, what would you change about your
plan to make it?
Nothing-
my time came when it was meant to- the struggle led to that.
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Many Thanks to Amy for
answering!
