When I Was Growing Up You Would

In 1977, Hip-hop Literally Wasn't Outside The Boroughs. But I Was Profoundly Aware Of The City Through Films Like Saturday Night Fever, The French Connection, And Network. I Had A Friend Who Visited New York, And I Asked Him What It Was Like. He Said, "oh, It's Great. Just Wear A Coat And Don't Look Anyone In The Eye."

My Father Made Sure That I Had Lots Of Levels Of Education – From Ballroom-dancing To Painting, Commando Training, Theatre And Magic.

I Feel Funny About Owning Art. I Don't Really Want To Say: "wow, Come And See My Monet - It's In A Dark Room At The Bottom Of My Cellar."

Fitzgerald Coined The Phrase The 'jazz Age,' And Now We're Living In The Hip-hop Age.

I Grew Up Around Jazz. I Love Jazz.