I'm Still Learning, You Know. At 80,

I've Seen So Much. And I've Heard So Many Great Performers. There Are Performers Now That Couldn't Work Back In The Days When I Came Along.

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

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

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

Music Became My Refuge And Then My Salvation.