It’s often impossible to appreciate the moments that shape and influence your direction in life.
For myself, I can pinpoint one:
A Perfect Circle’s performance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2004, when I was just starting high school.
What I can pinpoint:
Maynard James Keenan’s long hair, and whatever exactly he’s doing with it, and the ensuing desire to grow out my own hair for the first time. I had long hair for the rest of high school, but it would be nearly another 20 years until I grew it out again. I still haven’t fully committed to whatever the style is in the photo, but maybe some day! Maybe this performance will be my halloween costume next year.
