Regina Spektor reflects on her journey from her childhood in Russia to becoming a celebrated New York-based singer-songwriter, highlighting her creative inspiration from the city's streets and her fans' fervent devotion. She discusses the surreal experience of seeing posters of herself in New York for her album Begin to Hope, which represents a more produced and mainstream sound compared to her earlier works. Spektor shares anecdotes about her early days performing at the Sidewalk Cafe and her collaborative process with producer David Kahne, who helped bring her musical ideas to life. Despite her growing fame, she values artistic freedom and connection with fans, aspiring to share her music with broader audiences while maintaining her unique creative voice.