Read this a couple of days ago in the London Metro newspaper and it made me smile:

Prince was a shy boy who would be the first in the queue for his music class, his former music teacher has revealed. Jimmy Hamilton, 79, told how the singer, who died last week aged 57, came out of his shellfor music at Bryant Junior High in Minneapolis. "When he played it seemed like he was a different person," said Mr Hamilton. "His eyes would light up when he started performing. He was at the band room door at 8 am sharp every day waiting to get let in . He was so shy - nothing like the persona he put on."

jesus, i can't believe hamilton is still alive. in Poplife, he gave the most amazing anecdotes about Prince (and Andre).