Regina Spektor reflects on her journey from emigrating to the U.S. from Russia to her music career. She shares a heartwarming story about her first piano teacher, who became a part of her family after a serendipitous subway encounter. Regina discusses how her lack of access to a piano at times led her to practice on tables and windowsills, and how this scarcity motivated her to improve. She talks about her eclectic musical influences, from Russian bards to punk rock and hip hop, and emphasizes the emotional depth in her songwriting, often blending joy with melancholy. The conversation also touches on her deep connection with her fans and the overwhelming love and support she feels from them at live performances, making each gathering a meaningful experience of unity.