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Where was Cyndi Lauper born?
Cyndi Lauper was born in New York City, New York, U.S.
In what city and state was Cyndi Lauper born?
In New York City, New York.
What did Cyndi Lauper's mom do?
Cyndi Lauper's mother worked as a waitress to support the family.
Does Cyndi Lauper have siblings?
Cyndi Lauper's siblings are younger brother Fred (nicknamed Butch), and older sister, Ellen.
What music did Cyndi Lauper like as a young adult?
In the early 1970s, Cyndi Lauper performed as a vocalist with various cover bands covering disco songs, Janis Joplin, Bad Company, Jefferson Airplane, and Led Zeppelin.
What neighborhood in NYC did Cyndi Lauper live in?
Cyndi Lauper grew up in the Ozone Park neighborhood of Queens.
Was Cyndi Lauper also in school at the time she lived in Queens?
Cyndi Lauper went to Richmond Hill High School, but was expelled, although she later earned her GED.
What happened to Cyndi Lauper next in her life after being expelled from Richmond Hill High School?
Cyndi Lauper left home at 17, to escape her abusive stepfather, intending to study art.
Did Cyndi Lauper continue school after leaving home?
Cyndi Lauper eventually traveled to Vermont, where she took art classes at Johnson State College and supported herself working odd jobs.

Question: When did she start getting more into music?
Self-contained rewrite: When, after leaving home, did Cyndi Lauper start getting more into music?