My Dad a small-town lawyer was also named Paul. Until we lost him when I was 16 he was a gentle presence in my life. I like to think he'd be proud of me and my sister and brothers because I'm sure proud of him and of where I come from Janesville Wisconsin.
I think a lot of people think that my parents' deaths is why I write such sad songs but that's not true. Those songs may just be the woman I am.