[Borges]

He had an unpleasant childhood. Growing in a single parent home was probably unusual in the 1950s.

[left that other site]

Ah...that explains a lot.

And probably had to practice the piano when everyone else was playing baseball.

Just like me. But I’m not mean. And I don’t write nasty songs about Catholics either! ha ha ha.

[grand wazoo]

He had an unpleasant childhood. Growing in a single parent home was probably unusual in the 1950s.

That is just pure conjecture on your part.

His parents didn't divorce until 1960. He had a Julliard instructor for a piano teacher. He has lived a privileged life. His music is schmaltzy junk and he was pushed ahead of many more talented musicians by the record company. He ended up marrying a supermodel.

Boo-hoo. I'm depressed. Poor baby!

[Bigg Red]

Growing in a single parent home was probably unusual in the 1950s.

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It was indeed. The term “broken home” was whispered with a wince about such children. Now, there are so many children subjected to divorce and its unpleasant aftermath. So sad.