I was raised by a mother who told me I was great every day of my life.

I sing seriously to my mom on the phone. To put her to sleep, I have to sing 'Maria' from West Side Story. When I hear her snoring, I hang up.

I sang a song at my sister's wedding. My mother forced me into that, too. But that one felt all right.

I've always liked older ladies, ever since my mother would have B'nai B'rith at our house.