You asked and Patti answered. A while  back (1997 or early 1998) Todd gathered questions from various fans & sent them to Patti to answer. It was thought that these questions & answers were lost when Todd left AOL. But thanks to another fan of Patti's they have been found.

What follows are the questions Patti answered:

Q: Where were you born and raised?
A: "I was born in New Jersey, raised in upstate New York."

Q: Where do you live now?
A: "I live in upstate New York."

Q: Do you have any brothers or sisters? Are you the oldest or youngest?
A: "I have one sister. Her name is Madeline. I am the baby of the
bunch."

Q: Did you sing in the church or school choir?
A: "I sang in the school choir."

Q: What are your musical influences?
A: "There are so many influences! Rock, Pop, Ethnic...you name it!"

Q: What is your favorite type of music?
A: "I really have no favorite type of music. I listen to everything."

Q: What genre would your own songs sound like?
A: "My music has a very ethnic feel running through it. I can't wait
till you all hear it."

Q: What languages do you speak or sing?
A: "I have sung in English (Duh!), Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and
Greek. I speak Italian, but I understand a little Greek and Spanish."

Q: What is a typical day on tour like?
A: "There is never a typical day in touring. I'll begin with the time we
arrive at the venue, which is usually around 3 o'clock. We do a sound
check to make sure that everyone's equipment is working properly. Then
we have dinner (5-ish) then it's wandering around the venue til show
time (8-ish). Sounds like a glamorous life right????"

Q: what is the funniest thing that has ever happened on tour?
A: "There are TOO many to mention."

Q: Where did you get your nickname "Ms. Mississip"?
A: "I have NO idea !! One night Meat started giving everyone a "title"
before he'd introduce them. That's the one he gave me."

Q: Did you really kick a bus after you auditioned for Meat? Or is that
another of his "tall tales"?
A: "Yes, I really did kick a bus (OUCH)!!!"

Q: Have you ever done any acting?
A: "No, I have never done any professional acting. (But I TRY to
on-stage!!!)"

Q: Are you now totally on-your-own or will you sing with Meat Loaf
again?
A: "I am currently working on my own music, but if Meat's ready to rock
I'll be there."

Q: Do you ever feel like you're in Meat Loaf's shadow?
A: "I didn't realize that I was in his shadow !! (Then again I am only
5'3" tall...So!!!)"

Q: What are your goals in the short term? Long term?
A: "Short term, long term. I just want to be happy and sing, sing,
sing!!!!"

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