The evolution of your fandom?

[mezzoforte]

Good question!

I think it's pretty common (and healthy) for a new fan's rabid, all-consuming zeal to settle to more normal, socially acceptable levels. Our family and offline friends are doubtless grateful.

I became a fan fall of 2010 - late in the game. I had one year of truly crazy fandom, but I think I've balanced out a bit. Seeing her on this tour has reignited my passion, but I would no longer schedule my afternoon around watching her on Oprah, for example. Still, I'm a total live music junkie, and as long as she's touring, I'll probably hit as many shows as I can.