There was a time in American history when almost every white person knew who Aretha Franklin was.
For me, the other thing is not just a strong sense of spirituality.
The line between greatness and obscurity is very, very small.
I adore being with Roberta. I adore being in her spiritual light. I adore being close to her talent and gifts.
I mean, on the food chain, do instruments really rate? I don't think so.
Trends don't mean very much to me. They come, they go, they turn around.