One day, when I was about eight years old, some kids pushed me on stage at school during a talent show because they knew I could sing.
Mavis StaplesI'm old enough to be Obama's grandmom. But I still like seeing good-looking things. Nothing wrong with that.
Mavis StaplesI would get in fights a lot. My voice was so heavy, kids would say you sound like a boy, so I would start beating them up.
Mavis Staples