Jamie O'Neill
Appearances
Tony Mantor: Why Not Me the World
Understanding Autism Through Music: An Acoustic Evening for a Cause
um well my journey is I have a relationship with Chuck Rhodes who is working with the committee to help them put on an event such as this and I love Chuck and close ties to autism I had a cousin who was autistic and my aunt passed away and so it's definitely near and dear to my heart and You know, it's hard to me as an entertainer to say no to charities when it's, number one, it is important.
Tony Mantor: Why Not Me the World
Understanding Autism Through Music: An Acoustic Evening for a Cause
The cause is important. But just overall, we're lucky to get to do what we do. And if someone asks us to be there, it is hard to say no. I live in Nashville. I'm right here. It's like, what's my excuse?
Tony Mantor: Why Not Me the World
Understanding Autism Through Music: An Acoustic Evening for a Cause
Absolutely. Yeah. I mean, we are, like I said, lucky to get to do what we do. So anytime that someone asks us, it is an honor. That's like, oh, thank you for wanting me there. You know, whatever I can do to add to the night, hopefully.
Tony Mantor: Why Not Me the World
Understanding Autism Through Music: An Acoustic Evening for a Cause
Right, absolutely. Anything, I mean, I have a daughter who's 21, and I know going through school, you know, all the years through elementary to middle school, you know, every child's experience is a different one, and any challenge that is there needs to be met and needs to be fostered and, like,
Tony Mantor: Why Not Me the World
Understanding Autism Through Music: An Acoustic Evening for a Cause
you know maybe they need extra time on a test you know you don't know what someone's going through and i think it's important because we live in such a fast-paced world to understand that um you know no matter where you are on the spectrum many people are whether it's a kid or an adult right that sometimes it is the extra time. Sometimes it's the patience that we need.
Tony Mantor: Why Not Me the World
Understanding Autism Through Music: An Acoustic Evening for a Cause
And like I said, you know, the fast-paced thing really gets to us. But it's beautiful when you see a child who takes that extra time to stop and smell the roses, so to speak. And if we could be like that, if we could be more appreciative of all the little things in life and slow down and realize that whatever they need, if they need to go that slow, that's how slow we need to go.
Tony Mantor: Why Not Me the World
Understanding Autism Through Music: An Acoustic Evening for a Cause
Yeah, absolutely.
Tony Mantor: Why Not Me the World
Understanding Autism Through Music: An Acoustic Evening for a Cause
I can see that, yeah.
Tony Mantor: Why Not Me the World
Understanding Autism Through Music: An Acoustic Evening for a Cause
Three.
Tony Mantor: Why Not Me the World
Understanding Autism Through Music: An Acoustic Evening for a Cause
I think, gosh, I'm definitely not an expert. I just feel like
Tony Mantor: Why Not Me the World
Understanding Autism Through Music: An Acoustic Evening for a Cause
vanderbilt is amazing first of all yes um and i have i've been to vanderbilt for physical therapy whether it's on my voice my vocal cords whether it's you know pt for my back my muscles whatever it may be yeah and so i think that they do such great work they do and they're a learning hospital and they're a teaching hospital yes and those are many things that we all need and so i have a lot of respect
Tony Mantor: Why Not Me the World
Understanding Autism Through Music: An Acoustic Evening for a Cause
When I go there, I've always had a great experience, and I think there's only been a couple of other charities I've been involved with for Vanderbilt, and I've always been just grateful to be there because of the experiences I've had with them.
Tony Mantor: Why Not Me the World
Understanding Autism Through Music: An Acoustic Evening for a Cause
Thank you. Thank you for asking.
Tony Mantor: Why Not Me the World
Understanding Autism Through Music: An Acoustic Evening for a Cause
Thank you. Glad to be here.