When I started studying for the arias it was like going into training for a heavyweight title fight

A 'passing' test doesn't mean 'no problem.' It means no problem *observed*. This time. With these inputs. So far. On my machine.

You're presuming too much by using the word legacy - presuming that someone is going to care.

For years I've kept a list of dream projects.

As you get older, your experiences become more precious. Nothing material is important to me. It's people who are precious.

You can't make everybody love what you do, but you can know how great you feel doing it.

Black music has increased my enjoyment of what I do. It has increased my range, my ability to reach into myself and accept myself.