I Believe In Racial Memory Too. I'm

It's Logical That People From Bad Times Will Reflect Their Feelings In Their Communication. Music Is Part Of The Communication. If You Lived It, You Can Do It.

I Was Not Reluctant To Become A Singer. Singing Has Been An Activity I've Done My Whole Life, Without Thought.

This May Be A Dream, But I'll Say It Anyway: I Was Supposed To Be Married Last Year, And I Bought A Gown. When I Meet Nelson Mandela, I Shall Put On This Gown And Have The Train Of It Removed And Put Aside, And Kiss The Ground That He Walks On And Then Kiss His Feet.

I Applied For A Scholarship To Curtis Institute Of Music In Philadelphia. I Knew I Was Good Enough, But They Turned Me Down. And It Took Me About Six Months To Realize It Was Because I Was Black. I Never Really Got Over That Jolt Of Racism At The Time.

I Look Forward To Doing My Own Show, Not Someone Else's. That's Always Been My Dream.