There's something in the moment when you can make them laugh or cry and show and incredibly compassionate side of life. I find that a really exemplary way to live.

Back in the 60s, San Francisco artists lived in communes.

I still feel like there are a lot of things in me that people haven't seen. My soul hasn't been bared yet.

There's something in the moment when you can make them laugh or cry and show and incredibly compassionate side of life. I find that a really exemplary way to live.

It's the most extraordinary and saddest thing, the amount of talent out there not being seen.

Look at television and how comparatively few minorities are out there.

I used to be a street singer in San Francisco.