I Don't Have To Be An Imitation

My Identity Is Very Clear To Me Now, I Am A Black Woman.

I'm Not Alone, I'm Free. I No Longer Have To Be A Credit, I Don't Have To Be A Symbol To Anybody; I Don't Have To Be A First To Anybody.

Music Became My Refuge And Then My Salvation.

I Made A Promise To Myself To Be Kinder To Other People.

I Thought Of Singing And Acting As A Living-making. I Was Able To Take Care Of Myself And A Few Of My Friends.