There is an assumption that if you're young and pretty, you will get all these opportunities that are way beyond your musical foundation.
Esperanza SpaldingThe benefit of the radio is, something beyond your realm of knowledge can surprise you, can enter your realm of knowledge.
Esperanza SpaldingIt's a pity if someone who has a really profoundly potent art to share chooses not to or doesn't fit into this very thin slice of what's desirable and marketable, chances are the public will never get a chance to hear what they're doing.
Esperanza SpaldingIām not gonna sit around and waste my precious divine energy trying to explain and be ashamed of things you think are wrong with me.
Esperanza Spalding