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I have truly been blessed
for what my caliber, you know,
of just a high-school diploma

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for what my caliber, you know,
of just a high-school diploma
that my gift really

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of just a high-school diploma
that my gift really
has made room for me.

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that my gift really
has made room for me.
You know, with all the ups

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has made room for me.
You know, with all the ups
and downs and, yes,

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You know, with all the ups
and downs and, yes,
there was times

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and downs and, yes,
there was times
when I was away that I cried

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there was times
when I was away that I cried
because I couldn't be home with

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when I was away that I cried
because I couldn't be home with
the kids and missed some things,

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because I couldn't be home with
the kids and missed some things,
but it's really been -- It

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the kids and missed some things,
but it's really been -- It
really has been worth it all.

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but it's really been -- It
really has been worth it all.
And it's -- What I would tell

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really has been worth it all.
And it's -- What I would tell
someone is don't give up.

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And it's -- What I would tell
someone is don't give up.
Hope and faith work together,

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someone is don't give up.
Hope and faith work together,
and you have to believe

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Hope and faith work together,
and you have to believe
that it can happen for you,

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and you have to believe
that it can happen for you,
but you have to work for it.

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that it can happen for you,
but you have to work for it.
It's not going to just happen.

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but you have to work for it.
It's not going to just happen.
So you got to work hard.

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It's not going to just happen.
So you got to work hard.
You got to just put your time in

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So you got to work hard.
You got to just put your time in
to sharpen your tool,

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You got to just put your time in
to sharpen your tool,
sharpen your gift, because

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to sharpen your tool,
sharpen your gift, because
you can do it.

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sharpen your gift, because
you can do it.
And don't let people

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you can do it.
And don't let people
crush your dreams or whatever

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And don't let people
crush your dreams or whatever
your gift or talent may be.

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crush your dreams or whatever
your gift or talent may be.
You just work at it.

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your gift or talent may be.
You just work at it.
You work to make it better.

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You just work at it.
You work to make it better.
You can do it.

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Tell you about me?
Little old me? Okay.
Tamela Mann.

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Little old me? Okay.
Tamela Mann.
I'm a 1966 model.

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Tamela Mann.
I'm a 1966 model.
[ Laughs ]

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I'm a 1966 model.
[ Laughs ]
I was born in Texas.

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[ Laughs ]
I was born in Texas.
I'm the youngest of 14.

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I was born in Texas.
I'm the youngest of 14.
But to just talk about my life,

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I'm the youngest of 14.
But to just talk about my life,
when I say a lot of people

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But to just talk about my life,
when I say a lot of people
graduated from college,

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when I say a lot of people
graduated from college,
but I was the only one

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graduated from college,
but I was the only one
that graduated from high school

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but I was the only one
that graduated from high school
out of the 14 kids.

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that graduated from high school
out of the 14 kids.
You know, not to say that

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out of the 14 kids.
You know, not to say that
I'm better than anyone,

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You know, not to say that
I'm better than anyone,
but I just decided that

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I'm better than anyone,
but I just decided that
I wanted better for my own life.

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but I just decided that
I wanted better for my own life.
That's the decision

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I wanted better for my own life.
That's the decision
I made for myself that that's

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That's the decision
I made for myself that that's
something that I had to do.

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I made for myself that that's
something that I had to do.
I worked hard at it.

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something that I had to do.
I worked hard at it.
It was a big struggle,

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I worked hard at it.
It was a big struggle,
especially with how my life

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It was a big struggle,
especially with how my life
was going at home.

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especially with how my life
was going at home.
I had a stepfather

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was going at home.
I had a stepfather
at the time of graduation,

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I had a stepfather
at the time of graduation,
and it was really,

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at the time of graduation,
and it was really,
really rough in our house,

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and it was really,
really rough in our house,
because he was not

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really rough in our house,
because he was not
a friendly man.

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because he was not
a friendly man.
He was argumentative,

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a friendly man.
He was argumentative,
if I can say.

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He was argumentative,
if I can say.
I heard that a lot.

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if I can say.
I heard that a lot.
So, those are some things

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I heard that a lot.
So, those are some things
that happened to me

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So, those are some things
that happened to me
in the beginning of my life,

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that happened to me
in the beginning of my life,
but it really made me

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in the beginning of my life,
but it really made me
push me to become

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but it really made me
push me to become
who I am today, Tamela Mann.

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push me to become
who I am today, Tamela Mann.
And I think it came to make me

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who I am today, Tamela Mann.
And I think it came to make me
better just fighting

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And I think it came to make me
better just fighting
through those obstacles

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better just fighting
through those obstacles
of just life, I would say,

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through those obstacles
of just life, I would say,
because I'm sure other people

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of just life, I would say,
because I'm sure other people
had some hard times

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because I'm sure other people
had some hard times
in life, as well.

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My father wasn't in my life
growing up,
and my mom had married this man.

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growing up,
and my mom had married this man.
His name was Dal Cooper.

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and my mom had married this man.
His name was Dal Cooper.
I'll never forget him.

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His name was Dal Cooper.
I'll never forget him.
I didn't really even understand

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I'll never forget him.
I didn't really even understand
what -- the stamp

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I didn't really even understand
what -- the stamp
that he put on my life.

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what -- the stamp
that he put on my life.
And I mean with organization,

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that he put on my life.
And I mean with organization,
even with going

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And I mean with organization,
even with going
to school, education.

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even with going
to school, education.
And I didn't know my father,

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to school, education.
And I didn't know my father,
so me wondering how it would be

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And I didn't know my father,
so me wondering how it would be
to have a father in your life.

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so me wondering how it would be
to have a father in your life.
My stepfather would actually

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to have a father in your life.
My stepfather would actually
take me

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My stepfather would actually
take me
to go see my real father.

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take me
to go see my real father.
And it was not like,

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to go see my real father.
And it was not like,
you know, you run up and say,

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And it was not like,
you know, you run up and say,
"Hey, baby, you know, hug me."

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you know, you run up and say,
"Hey, baby, you know, hug me."
It would be like

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"Hey, baby, you know, hug me."
It would be like
a little pat on the back.

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It would be like
a little pat on the back.
"Hey, how you doing?"

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a little pat on the back.
"Hey, how you doing?"
And he really never did for me.

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"Hey, how you doing?"
And he really never did for me.
He never went out of his way

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And he really never did for me.
He never went out of his way
to come see about me.

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He never went out of his way
to come see about me.
Out of the youngest of 14,

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to come see about me.
Out of the youngest of 14,
I had a different father

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Out of the youngest of 14,
I had a different father
from the rest of the 13.

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I had a different father
from the rest of the 13.
So when my stepfather

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from the rest of the 13.
So when my stepfather
would take me to see him,

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So when my stepfather
would take me to see him,
it would be just like me

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would take me to see him,
it would be just like me
just running around

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it would be just like me
just running around
and just playing, but him not

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just running around
and just playing, but him not
really communicating with me.

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and just playing, but him not
really communicating with me.
I would say, probably over

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really communicating with me.
I would say, probably over
my life, from the time frame

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I would say, probably over
my life, from the time frame
of going and seeing him,

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my life, from the time frame
of going and seeing him,
he may have gave me maybe $100

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of going and seeing him,
he may have gave me maybe $100
my whole life.

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he may have gave me maybe $100
my whole life.
And going on,

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my whole life.
And going on,
Mama remarried after Mr. Dal.

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And going on,
Mama remarried after Mr. Dal.
He passed away.

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Mama remarried after Mr. Dal.
He passed away.
I was like 16 at the time.

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He passed away.
I was like 16 at the time.
I didn't really like the guy.

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I was like 16 at the time.
I didn't really like the guy.
None of us liked the guy.

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I didn't really like the guy.
None of us liked the guy.
He was a minister, but he was

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None of us liked the guy.
He was a minister, but he was
what I would call not a minister

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He was a minister, but he was
what I would call not a minister
because he didn't show love like

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what I would call not a minister
because he didn't show love like
I was being taught

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because he didn't show love like
I was being taught
growing up in church.

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I was being taught
growing up in church.
He would fuss so much, y'all.

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growing up in church.
He would fuss so much, y'all.
He would fuss so much and kept

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He would fuss so much, y'all.
He would fuss so much and kept
going on and kept going on

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He would fuss so much and kept
going on and kept going on
where, you know,

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going on and kept going on
where, you know,
I went and talked to my uncle,

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where, you know,
I went and talked to my uncle,
which was actually our pastor,

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I went and talked to my uncle,
which was actually our pastor,
my mom's youngest brother,

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which was actually our pastor,
my mom's youngest brother,
and I was like,

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my mom's youngest brother,
and I was like,
"He don't need to be up

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and I was like,
"He don't need to be up
before your people,

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"He don't need to be up
before your people,
because he's not living a life

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before your people,
because he's not living a life
of what y'all teaching us

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because he's not living a life
of what y'all teaching us
about love and compassion."

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of what y'all teaching us
about love and compassion."
The people at my church really

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about love and compassion."
The people at my church really
helped me see what a family unit

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The people at my church really
helped me see what a family unit
supposed to look like,

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helped me see what a family unit
supposed to look like,
because I wasn't feeling

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supposed to look like,
because I wasn't feeling
that in my house,

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because I wasn't feeling
that in my house,
even though my mother

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that in my house,
even though my mother
was very loving, very peaceful,

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even though my mother
was very loving, very peaceful,
but that wasn't

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was very loving, very peaceful,
but that wasn't
what she was receiving.

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but that wasn't
what she was receiving.
I thought we were doing

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what she was receiving.
I thought we were doing
pretty good, because Mama

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I thought we were doing
pretty good, because Mama
was getting my brother's

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pretty good, because Mama
was getting my brother's
SSI check from their dad,

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was getting my brother's
SSI check from their dad,
and I was getting,

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SSI check from their dad,
and I was getting,
you know, a welfare check

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and I was getting,
you know, a welfare check
and we was on food stamps and

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you know, a welfare check
and we was on food stamps and
I thought we were doing good.

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and we was on food stamps and
I thought we were doing good.
But when she married this dude

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I thought we were doing good.
But when she married this dude
that I was just talking

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But when she married this dude
that I was just talking
about, y'all, before I knew it,

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that I was just talking
about, y'all, before I knew it,
we were dumpster-diving.

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about, y'all, before I knew it,
we were dumpster-diving.
And when I say dumpster-diving,

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we were dumpster-diving.
And when I say dumpster-diving,
if people --

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And when I say dumpster-diving,
if people --
if you don't understand

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if people --
if you don't understand
what that means, we would

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if you don't understand
what that means, we would
go behind the grocery store

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what that means, we would
go behind the grocery store
to where the dumpsters were and

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go behind the grocery store
to where the dumpsters were and
we would be digging out food

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to where the dumpsters were and
we would be digging out food
from the dumpsters.

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we would be digging out food
from the dumpsters.
And me -- you know,

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from the dumpsters.
And me -- you know,
at the time, I was like 16.

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And me -- you know,
at the time, I was like 16.
So I'm like, in my mind,

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at the time, I was like 16.
So I'm like, in my mind,
"What is going on?

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So I'm like, in my mind,
"What is going on?
What is happening?"

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"What is going on?
What is happening?"
I mean,

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What is happening?"
I mean,
like, we was doing all right.

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I mean,
like, we was doing all right.
You know, we was getting

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like, we was doing all right.
You know, we was getting
our food stamps.

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You know, we was getting
our food stamps.
You know, we had something to

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our food stamps.
You know, we had something to
eat.

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You know, we had something to
eat.
And it's like this dude --

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eat.
And it's like this dude --
this man was working.

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And it's like this dude --
this man was working.
So why isn't things

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this man was working.
So why isn't things
getting better?

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So why isn't things
getting better?
To me, instead of us

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getting better?
To me, instead of us
progressing, we digressed.

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To me, instead of us
progressing, we digressed.
And we would get food.

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progressing, we digressed.
And we would get food.
If it had stuff over,

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And we would get food.
If it had stuff over,
we would rinse it out.

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If it had stuff over,
we would rinse it out.
The things that were in

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we would rinse it out.
The things that were in
packages -- in packages.

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The things that were in
packages -- in packages.
We rinse those out.

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packages -- in packages.
We rinse those out.
But I just loved her so much

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We rinse those out.
But I just loved her so much
that it didn't make me look down

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But I just loved her so much
that it didn't make me look down
on my mom at all.

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that it didn't make me look down
on my mom at all.
I mean, it didn't make me

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on my mom at all.
I mean, it didn't make me
lose love or respect

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I mean, it didn't make me
lose love or respect
for her in no kind of way.

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lose love or respect
for her in no kind of way.
But I guess she was just

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for her in no kind of way.
But I guess she was just
looking at we were surviving.

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But I guess she was just
looking at we were surviving.
So that made me really,

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looking at we were surviving.
So that made me really,
really dislike this guy a lot.

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So that made me really,
really dislike this guy a lot.
I really felt like, being

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really dislike this guy a lot.
I really felt like, being
a step-kid, that I was really

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I really felt like, being
a step-kid, that I was really
being stepped upon.

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a step-kid, that I was really
being stepped upon.
So that's why I'm really against

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being stepped upon.
So that's why I'm really against
people saying

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So that's why I'm really against
people saying
that we have step-kids.

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people saying
that we have step-kids.
And I don't like that word

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that we have step-kids.
And I don't like that word
because of that,

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And I don't like that word
because of that,
because my first stepfather,

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because of that,
because my first stepfather,
which was Mr. Dal,

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because my first stepfather,
which was Mr. Dal,
he really respected me

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which was Mr. Dal,
he really respected me
as a kid and my mom,

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he really respected me
as a kid and my mom,
and he showed us love.

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as a kid and my mom,
and he showed us love.
It was really, really rough.

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and he showed us love.
It was really, really rough.
But I think he came to make me

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It was really, really rough.
But I think he came to make me
strong.

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But I think he came to make me
strong.
Where I found my refuge

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strong.
Where I found my refuge
is, it was singing.

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Where I found my refuge
is, it was singing.
And, really, it came early on

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is, it was singing.
And, really, it came early on
in my life,

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And, really, it came early on
in my life,
not knowing that I could sing.

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in my life,
not knowing that I could sing.
But what happened is,

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not knowing that I could sing.
But what happened is,
I would go to rehearsals

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But what happened is,
I would go to rehearsals
with my older siblings,

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I would go to rehearsals
with my older siblings,
and they were

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with my older siblings,
and they were
singing in the youth choir, and

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and they were
singing in the youth choir, and
I would just be in rehearsal.

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singing in the youth choir, and
I would just be in rehearsal.
But I started just

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I would just be in rehearsal.
But I started just
kind of getting into it

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But I started just
kind of getting into it
and I was, at the time,

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kind of getting into it
and I was, at the time,
about 8 years old.

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and I was, at the time,
about 8 years old.
So, I was singing with them

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about 8 years old.
So, I was singing with them
and I was learning the parts,

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So, I was singing with them
and I was learning the parts,
I was learning the songs,

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and I was learning the parts,
I was learning the songs,
and I started singing

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I was learning the songs,
and I started singing
in the Sunshine Band at 8

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and I started singing
in the Sunshine Band at 8
and I got my first solo.

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in the Sunshine Band at 8
and I got my first solo.
My first solo

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and I got my first solo.
My first solo
was by James Cleveland --

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My first solo
was by James Cleveland --
"I Don't Feel Noways Tired."

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was by James Cleveland --
"I Don't Feel Noways Tired."
It was like...

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"I Don't Feel Noways Tired."
It was like...
¶ I don't feel noways tired ¶

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It was like...
¶ I don't feel noways tired ¶
¶ Come too far from where

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¶ I don't feel noways tired ¶
¶ Come too far from where
I started from ¶

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¶ Come too far from where
I started from ¶
¶ Nobody told me that the road

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I started from ¶
¶ Nobody told me that the road
would be easy ¶

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¶ Nobody told me that the road
would be easy ¶
¶ I don't believe

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would be easy ¶
¶ I don't believe
He brought me this far ¶

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¶ I don't believe
He brought me this far ¶
And as 8 years old,

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He brought me this far ¶
And as 8 years old,
y'all, I will be singing

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And as 8 years old,
y'all, I will be singing
"I don't believe He brought me

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y'all, I will be singing
"I don't believe He brought me
this far to leave me."

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"I don't believe He brought me
this far to leave me."
And I'm like, "You don't work.

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this far to leave me."
And I'm like, "You don't work.
You don't pay no bills.

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And I'm like, "You don't work.
You don't pay no bills.
What are you doing?

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You don't pay no bills.
What are you doing?
He done brought you this far."

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What are you doing?
He done brought you this far."
But I would cry singing this

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He done brought you this far."
But I would cry singing this
song, because I say, He kept my

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But I would cry singing this
song, because I say, He kept my
mama, you know, He kept my

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song, because I say, He kept my
mama, you know, He kept my
family.

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mama, you know, He kept my
family.
And these are the things I was

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family.
And these are the things I was
saying as an ad lib as a kid,

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And these are the things I was
saying as an ad lib as a kid,
not knowing that to me,

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saying as an ad lib as a kid,
not knowing that to me,
saying that "He's brought me

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not knowing that to me,
saying that "He's brought me
this far," that I was

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saying that "He's brought me
this far," that I was
speaking into my own life.

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this far," that I was
speaking into my own life.
It's just singing was my life.

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speaking into my own life.
It's just singing was my life.
It is my true passion.

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It's just singing was my life.
It is my true passion.
Even to this day, I love it

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It is my true passion.
Even to this day, I love it
and I'm not tired.

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Even to this day, I love it
and I'm not tired.
I'm not tired of doing it.

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and I'm not tired.
I'm not tired of doing it.
So singing was my refuge.

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My first big break was
with Mattie Moss Clark
and Twinkie Clark would

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with Mattie Moss Clark
and Twinkie Clark would
actually come to town.

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and Twinkie Clark would
actually come to town.
Sister Robinson

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actually come to town.
Sister Robinson
would actually take me with her

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Sister Robinson
would actually take me with her
to the workshops.

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would actually take me with her
to the workshops.
I would scrap up enough money

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to the workshops.
I would scrap up enough money
to pay my fee.

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I would scrap up enough money
to pay my fee.
My first song that I led --

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to pay my fee.
My first song that I led --
I was 12 again -- was

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My first song that I led --
I was 12 again -- was
"Endow Me," which Karen Clark

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I was 12 again -- was
"Endow Me," which Karen Clark
was singing.

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"Endow Me," which Karen Clark
was singing.
I mean, I just loved it

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was singing.
I mean, I just loved it
because me and her daughter,

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I mean, I just loved it
because me and her daughter,
we would be singing with our

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because me and her daughter,
we would be singing with our
brushes in the house.

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we would be singing with our
brushes in the house.
And I love The Clark Sisters,

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brushes in the house.
And I love The Clark Sisters,
so it's like I learned

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And I love The Clark Sisters,
so it's like I learned
a lot of their songs.

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so it's like I learned
a lot of their songs.
So when it came to the workshop

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a lot of their songs.
So when it came to the workshop
and I sung for Mattie, y'all,

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So when it came to the workshop
and I sung for Mattie, y'all,
I got so nervous on "Endow Me"

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and I sung for Mattie, y'all,
I got so nervous on "Endow Me"
that I forgot a couple of words.

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I got so nervous on "Endow Me"
that I forgot a couple of words.
And she hollered at me.

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that I forgot a couple of words.
And she hollered at me.
She was like,

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And she hollered at me.
She was like,
"Sing the right words, girl.

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She was like,
"Sing the right words, girl.
Sing the right words."

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"Sing the right words, girl.
Sing the right words."
And I was like --

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Sing the right words."
And I was like --
That didn't make it no better.

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And I was like --
That didn't make it no better.
But that was, to me,

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That didn't make it no better.
But that was, to me,
my largest audience

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But that was, to me,
my largest audience
as a teenager in Dallas, Texas,

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my largest audience
as a teenager in Dallas, Texas,
at Saintsville Church of God

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as a teenager in Dallas, Texas,
at Saintsville Church of God
in Christ.

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at Saintsville Church of God
in Christ.
Starting out with Kirk Franklin,

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in Christ.
Starting out with Kirk Franklin,
he actually started handpicking

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Starting out with Kirk Franklin,
he actually started handpicking
people from Dallas-Fort Worth to

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he actually started handpicking
people from Dallas-Fort Worth to
make a group,

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people from Dallas-Fort Worth to
make a group,
and he formed The Family.

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make a group,
and he formed The Family.
I tell you, when we did that

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and he formed The Family.
I tell you, when we did that
first recording of

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I tell you, when we did that
first recording of
"Why We Sing,"

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first recording of
"Why We Sing,"
I don't know, it was like

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"Why We Sing,"
I don't know, it was like
something inside of me

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I don't know, it was like
something inside of me
was, like, so excited.

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something inside of me
was, like, so excited.
I felt like

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was, like, so excited.
I felt like
I had won a million bucks.

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I felt like
I had won a million bucks.
We really wasn't getting paid

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I had won a million bucks.
We really wasn't getting paid
then.

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We really wasn't getting paid
then.
We was traveling and then

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then.
We was traveling and then
we was probably getting $25,

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We was traveling and then
we was probably getting $25,
$50, you know, because there

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we was probably getting $25,
$50, you know, because there
were so many of us in the group.

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$50, you know, because there
were so many of us in the group.
But I was so honored

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were so many of us in the group.
But I was so honored
and so happy just to be doing

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But I was so honored
and so happy just to be doing
what I loved, was singing.

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and so happy just to be doing
what I loved, was singing.
And it just kept going.

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what I loved, was singing.
And it just kept going.
We did the first album,

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And it just kept going.
We did the first album,
then we did the second album,

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We did the first album,
then we did the second album,
"Whatcha Lookin' 4."

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then we did the second album,
"Whatcha Lookin' 4."
We couldn't believe how fast

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"Whatcha Lookin' 4."
We couldn't believe how fast
that it was going.

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We couldn't believe how fast
that it was going.
Kirk Franklin was a lot.

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that it was going.
Kirk Franklin was a lot.
It's like to hear him lead

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Kirk Franklin was a lot.
It's like to hear him lead
then, because then, y'all,

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It's like to hear him lead
then, because then, y'all,
he was leading songs

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then, because then, y'all,
he was leading songs
and he was -- It was some things

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he was leading songs
and he was -- It was some things
like Kirk -- I honestly,

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and he was -- It was some things
like Kirk -- I honestly,
y'all --

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like Kirk -- I honestly,
y'all --
I've always been a church girl.

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y'all --
I've always been a church girl.
Not so much, you know,

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I've always been a church girl.
Not so much, you know,
secular music,

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Not so much, you know,
secular music,
because I wasn't allowed

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secular music,
because I wasn't allowed
to listen to it in our home.

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because I wasn't allowed
to listen to it in our home.
So we was, like, learning

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to listen to it in our home.
So we was, like, learning
some stuff in rehearsal,

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So we was, like, learning
some stuff in rehearsal,
and he was like, "I love it

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some stuff in rehearsal,
and he was like, "I love it
when I call him Your Savior."

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and he was like, "I love it
when I call him Your Savior."
And then I found out later

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when I call him Your Savior."
And then I found out later
that this was from

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And then I found out later
that this was from
somebody else's song.

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that this was from
somebody else's song.
And I'm like,

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somebody else's song.
And I'm like,
when I found out that it was

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And I'm like,
when I found out that it was
from, like, a secular guy,

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when I found out that it was
from, like, a secular guy,
I was so disappointed,

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from, like, a secular guy,
I was so disappointed,
because I'm just like,

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I was so disappointed,
because I'm just like,
"Ooh, the Lord is just really

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because I'm just like,
"Ooh, the Lord is just really
blessing him.

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"Ooh, the Lord is just really
blessing him.
He being so creative.

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blessing him.
He being so creative.
And he just -- Ooh, that's

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He being so creative.
And he just -- Ooh, that's
cool."

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And he just -- Ooh, that's
cool."
And I'm just rocking, you know,

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cool."
And I'm just rocking, you know,
we just rocking.

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And I'm just rocking, you know,
we just rocking.
I mean,

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we just rocking.
I mean,
he was learning from hip-hop,

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I mean,
he was learning from hip-hop,
and I'm like, "No, the Lord

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he was learning from hip-hop,
and I'm like, "No, the Lord
is just inspiring him.

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and I'm like, "No, the Lord
is just inspiring him.
This is coming from heaven."

367
00:11:29,122 --> 00:11:30,955
is just inspiring him.
This is coming from heaven."
I thought to me onstage,

368
00:11:30,957 --> 00:11:31,556
This is coming from heaven."
I thought to me onstage,
that was one

369
00:11:31,558 --> 00:11:33,091
I thought to me onstage,
that was one
of the craziest things.

370
00:11:33,093 --> 00:11:34,959
that was one
of the craziest things.
But touring with him, you know,

371
00:11:34,961 --> 00:11:37,095
of the craziest things.
But touring with him, you know,
The Nu Nation tour, when we --

372
00:11:37,097 --> 00:11:39,264
But touring with him, you know,
The Nu Nation tour, when we --
It was happening big for us.

373
00:11:39,266 --> 00:11:41,332
The Nu Nation tour, when we --
It was happening big for us.
You know, we was in stadiums.

374
00:11:41,334 --> 00:11:42,267
It was happening big for us.
You know, we was in stadiums.
You know,

375
00:11:42,269 --> 00:11:44,035
You know, we was in stadiums.
You know,
they was making a few dimes.

376
00:11:44,037 --> 00:11:44,969
You know,
they was making a few dimes.
You know, they had bought

377
00:11:44,971 --> 00:11:46,337
they was making a few dimes.
You know, they had bought
our wardrobe.

378
00:11:46,339 --> 00:11:47,739
You know, they had bought
our wardrobe.
I thought we was doing it,

379
00:11:47,741 --> 00:11:48,106
our wardrobe.
I thought we was doing it,
you know.

380
00:11:48,108 --> 00:11:50,575
I thought we was doing it,
you know.
So I really -- Honestly, I

381
00:11:50,577 --> 00:11:54,012
you know.
So I really -- Honestly, I
really, really enjoyed and loved

382
00:11:54,014 --> 00:11:56,281
So I really -- Honestly, I
really, really enjoyed and loved
being in the background

383
00:11:56,283 --> 00:11:57,215
really, really enjoyed and loved
being in the background
with Kirk Franklin

384
00:11:57,217 --> 00:12:00,518
being in the background
with Kirk Franklin
and The Family.

385
00:12:00,520 --> 00:12:01,386
with Kirk Franklin
and The Family.
Okay, so, we thought, you know,

386
00:12:01,388 --> 00:12:03,354
and The Family.
Okay, so, we thought, you know,
we were doing tour,

387
00:12:03,356 --> 00:12:04,389
Okay, so, we thought, you know,
we were doing tour,
and he was bringing --

388
00:12:04,391 --> 00:12:05,390
we were doing tour,
and he was bringing --
incorporating

389
00:12:05,392 --> 00:12:06,724
and he was bringing --
incorporating
some younger with the old.

390
00:12:06,726 --> 00:12:07,725
incorporating
some younger with the old.
I'm thinking, "Okay, we're doing

391
00:12:07,727 --> 00:12:08,593
some younger with the old.
I'm thinking, "Okay, we're doing
young and old.

392
00:12:08,595 --> 00:12:10,128
I'm thinking, "Okay, we're doing
young and old.
We're going for it together."

393
00:12:10,130 --> 00:12:11,329
young and old.
We're going for it together."
You know, so he had us

394
00:12:11,331 --> 00:12:12,997
We're going for it together."
You know, so he had us
auditioning some young people,

395
00:12:12,999 --> 00:12:15,166
You know, so he had us
auditioning some young people,
and come to find out,

396
00:12:15,168 --> 00:12:16,801
auditioning some young people,
and come to find out,
we got let go after --

397
00:12:16,803 --> 00:12:17,469
and come to find out,
we got let go after --
It was like, "Man,

398
00:12:17,471 --> 00:12:18,636
we got let go after --
It was like, "Man,
we went through all this.

399
00:12:18,638 --> 00:12:20,805
It was like, "Man,
we went through all this.
We picked out our replacements."

400
00:12:20,807 --> 00:12:24,843
we went through all this.
We picked out our replacements."
And I was so hurt.

401
00:12:24,845 --> 00:12:26,811
We picked out our replacements."
And I was so hurt.
I was so hurt, y'all.

402
00:12:26,813 --> 00:12:29,414
And I was so hurt.
I was so hurt, y'all.
The day we were being let go,

403
00:12:29,416 --> 00:12:29,948
I was so hurt, y'all.
The day we were being let go,
we had got --

404
00:12:29,950 --> 00:12:31,749
The day we were being let go,
we had got --
I had took a shower, got ready,

405
00:12:31,751 --> 00:12:33,084
we had got --
I had took a shower, got ready,
because we was meeting --

406
00:12:33,086 --> 00:12:33,751
I had took a shower, got ready,
because we was meeting --
You know, he was meeting

407
00:12:33,753 --> 00:12:35,520
because we was meeting --
You know, he was meeting
with everyone at lunch.

408
00:12:35,522 --> 00:12:36,488
You know, he was meeting
with everyone at lunch.
So I got ready.

409
00:12:36,490 --> 00:12:38,756
with everyone at lunch.
So I got ready.
We went to this lunch meeting.

410
00:12:38,758 --> 00:12:39,991
So I got ready.
We went to this lunch meeting.
And we went there,

411
00:12:39,993 --> 00:12:40,592
We went to this lunch meeting.
And we went there,
and he was like,

412
00:12:40,594 --> 00:12:42,794
And we went there,
and he was like,
"Y'all, we taking a sabbatical."

413
00:12:42,796 --> 00:12:44,262
and he was like,
"Y'all, we taking a sabbatical."
And I just kind of looked.

414
00:12:44,264 --> 00:12:45,964
"Y'all, we taking a sabbatical."
And I just kind of looked.
He was like, "Yeah, I'm doing

415
00:12:45,966 --> 00:12:47,432
And I just kind of looked.
He was like, "Yeah, I'm doing
something different."

416
00:12:47,434 --> 00:12:49,968
He was like, "Yeah, I'm doing
something different."
And I looked at David,

417
00:12:49,970 --> 00:12:51,236
something different."
And I looked at David,
and in my mind, it's like,

418
00:12:51,238 --> 00:12:53,004
And I looked at David,
and in my mind, it's like,
I knew what my call was.

419
00:12:53,006 --> 00:12:54,372
and in my mind, it's like,
I knew what my call was.
I knew what my purpose was

420
00:12:54,374 --> 00:12:55,573
I knew what my call was.
I knew what my purpose was
in Kirk Franklin

421
00:12:55,575 --> 00:12:57,075
I knew what my purpose was
in Kirk Franklin
and The Family was to not

422
00:12:57,077 --> 00:12:59,444
in Kirk Franklin
and The Family was to not
just to be there to be a leader,

423
00:12:59,446 --> 00:13:00,678
and The Family was to not
just to be there to be a leader,
but to be praying for him,

424
00:13:00,680 --> 00:13:02,347
just to be there to be a leader,
but to be praying for him,
to push him forward, you know,

425
00:13:02,349 --> 00:13:04,849
but to be praying for him,
to push him forward, you know,
stand behind him just totally.

426
00:13:04,851 --> 00:13:07,051
to push him forward, you know,
stand behind him just totally.
I just knew what my call was.

427
00:13:07,053 --> 00:13:08,119
stand behind him just totally.
I just knew what my call was.
Y'all, when he told me

428
00:13:08,121 --> 00:13:10,722
I just knew what my call was.
Y'all, when he told me
that, I didn't want to eat.

429
00:13:10,724 --> 00:13:11,422
Y'all, when he told me
that, I didn't want to eat.
And at the time,

430
00:13:11,424 --> 00:13:12,824
that, I didn't want to eat.
And at the time,
I was at my heaviest.

431
00:13:12,826 --> 00:13:13,992
And at the time,
I was at my heaviest.
It was like, you know,

432
00:13:13,994 --> 00:13:16,261
I was at my heaviest.
It was like, you know,
you live for a meal.

433
00:13:16,263 --> 00:13:18,429
It was like, you know,
you live for a meal.
I went back home,

434
00:13:18,431 --> 00:13:20,598
you live for a meal.
I went back home,
got back in the shower,

435
00:13:20,600 --> 00:13:22,467
I went back home,
got back in the shower,
and I was crying.

436
00:13:22,469 --> 00:13:24,135
got back in the shower,
and I was crying.
I mean, I boo-hoo

437
00:13:24,137 --> 00:13:26,504
and I was crying.
I mean, I boo-hoo
cried that he had let us go

438
00:13:26,506 --> 00:13:28,373
I mean, I boo-hoo
cried that he had let us go
because I didn't understand.

439
00:13:28,375 --> 00:13:29,174
cried that he had let us go
because I didn't understand.
I was looking at, "This

440
00:13:29,176 --> 00:13:30,375
because I didn't understand.
I was looking at, "This
is the end."

441
00:13:30,377 --> 00:13:31,409
I was looking at, "This
is the end."
Me and David was looking like,

442
00:13:31,411 --> 00:13:32,443
is the end."
Me and David was looking like,
"What are we going to do?"

443
00:13:32,445 --> 00:13:34,212
Me and David was looking like,
"What are we going to do?"
I'm like -- We had just bought

444
00:13:34,214 --> 00:13:35,713
"What are we going to do?"
I'm like -- We had just bought
our first house,

445
00:13:35,715 --> 00:13:38,583
I'm like -- We had just bought
our first house,
and I'm like, "How? What?

446
00:13:38,585 --> 00:13:39,517
our first house,
and I'm like, "How? What?
How are we going to make it?

447
00:13:39,519 --> 00:13:41,085
and I'm like, "How? What?
How are we going to make it?
What are we going to do?"

448
00:13:41,087 --> 00:13:43,221
How are we going to make it?
What are we going to do?"
I didn't understand,

449
00:13:43,223 --> 00:13:45,557
What are we going to do?"
I didn't understand,
but I thought it was the end.

450
00:13:45,559 --> 00:13:47,425
I didn't understand,
but I thought it was the end.
Things got really, really crazy

451
00:13:47,427 --> 00:13:49,093
but I thought it was the end.
Things got really, really crazy
with The Family,

452
00:13:49,095 --> 00:13:50,862
Things got really, really crazy
with The Family,
with God's Property,

453
00:13:50,864 --> 00:13:53,731
with The Family,
with God's Property,
and they sued him.

454
00:13:53,733 --> 00:13:56,267
with God's Property,
and they sued him.
But me and David was like, "No,

455
00:13:56,269 --> 00:13:58,303
and they sued him.
But me and David was like, "No,
we're not going to sue him."

456
00:13:58,305 --> 00:14:00,205
But me and David was like, "No,
we're not going to sue him."
I prayed and asked God

457
00:14:00,207 --> 00:14:02,207
we're not going to sue him."
I prayed and asked God
to give me peace

458
00:14:02,209 --> 00:14:04,175
I prayed and asked God
to give me peace
and to let me love him

459
00:14:04,177 --> 00:14:05,710
to give me peace
and to let me love him
as if nothing has happened.

460
00:14:05,712 --> 00:14:07,612
and to let me love him
as if nothing has happened.
We chose not to be in the

461
00:14:07,614 --> 00:14:08,846
as if nothing has happened.
We chose not to be in the
lawsuit.

462
00:14:08,848 --> 00:14:10,882
We chose not to be in the
lawsuit.
So, I think that was the best

463
00:14:10,884 --> 00:14:12,684
lawsuit.
So, I think that was the best
choice we could have ever made.

464
00:14:15,070 --> 00:14:20,875
>> "Take Me to the King" came
about after all the lawsuit and
us kind of splitting up, you

465
00:14:20,877 --> 00:14:21,442
about after all the lawsuit and
us kind of splitting up, you
know.

466
00:14:21,444 --> 00:14:22,477
us kind of splitting up, you
know.
So we reached out to him,

467
00:14:22,479 --> 00:14:24,112
know.
So we reached out to him,
and I was like, "Bro, I want you

468
00:14:24,114 --> 00:14:25,413
So we reached out to him,
and I was like, "Bro, I want you
to give me something good.

469
00:14:25,415 --> 00:14:26,314
and I was like, "Bro, I want you
to give me something good.
Write something for me

470
00:14:26,316 --> 00:14:27,448
to give me something good.
Write something for me
on this project."

471
00:14:27,450 --> 00:14:29,083
Write something for me
on this project."
He called me and me, and me and

472
00:14:29,085 --> 00:14:30,919
on this project."
He called me and me, and me and
David went over to his house.

473
00:14:30,921 --> 00:14:32,220
He called me and me, and me and
David went over to his house.
And he sung,

474
00:14:32,222 --> 00:14:33,655
David went over to his house.
And he sung,
"Take Me to the King."

475
00:14:33,657 --> 00:14:36,758
And he sung,
"Take Me to the King."
Y'all, I looked at him like...

476
00:14:36,760 --> 00:14:37,559
"Take Me to the King."
Y'all, I looked at him like...
I said, "I don't know.

477
00:14:37,561 --> 00:14:39,027
Y'all, I looked at him like...
I said, "I don't know.
Let me sit with it."

478
00:14:39,029 --> 00:14:40,628
I said, "I don't know.
Let me sit with it."
So I sat with it.

479
00:14:40,630 --> 00:14:41,663
Let me sit with it."
So I sat with it.
We finally -- We went in the

480
00:14:41,665 --> 00:14:43,631
So I sat with it.
We finally -- We went in the
studio to start laying it

481
00:14:43,633 --> 00:14:46,200
We finally -- We went in the
studio to start laying it
and we laid a flat --

482
00:14:46,202 --> 00:14:48,169
studio to start laying it
and we laid a flat --
just a little track.

483
00:14:48,171 --> 00:14:48,870
and we laid a flat --
just a little track.
And then I came back,

484
00:14:48,872 --> 00:14:49,270
just a little track.
And then I came back,
and he said,

485
00:14:49,272 --> 00:14:50,104
And then I came back,
and he said,
"Look, when you come back

486
00:14:50,106 --> 00:14:51,072
and he said,
"Look, when you come back
to the studio,

487
00:14:51,074 --> 00:14:52,640
"Look, when you come back
to the studio,
don't come in here happy.

488
00:14:52,642 --> 00:14:53,708
to the studio,
don't come in here happy.
Don't come in here happy.

489
00:14:53,710 --> 00:14:56,210
don't come in here happy.
Don't come in here happy.
Take yourself to some period in

490
00:14:56,212 --> 00:14:58,513
Don't come in here happy.
Take yourself to some period in
your life where it wasn't

491
00:14:58,515 --> 00:14:59,447
Take yourself to some period in
your life where it wasn't
happy."

492
00:14:59,449 --> 00:15:01,282
your life where it wasn't
happy."
And that's how we came up with

493
00:15:01,284 --> 00:15:02,116
happy."
And that's how we came up with
"Take Me to the King."

494
00:15:02,118 --> 00:15:04,352
And that's how we came up with
"Take Me to the King."
We never dreamed that the song

495
00:15:04,354 --> 00:15:06,120
"Take Me to the King."
We never dreamed that the song
would take off like it did

496
00:15:06,122 --> 00:15:07,322
We never dreamed that the song
would take off like it did
and that it would reach people

497
00:15:07,324 --> 00:15:08,423
would take off like it did
and that it would reach people
like it has done.

498
00:15:08,425 --> 00:15:10,725
and that it would reach people
like it has done.
And even to this day,

499
00:15:10,727 --> 00:15:13,561
like it has done.
And even to this day,
I mean, I just...

500
00:15:16,982 --> 00:15:22,320
>> Okay, how it happened
with us meeting Tyler Perry.
When I say "us,"

501
00:15:22,322 --> 00:15:22,920
with us meeting Tyler Perry.
When I say "us,"
it's me and David,

502
00:15:22,922 --> 00:15:23,988
When I say "us,"
it's me and David,
because y'all know we do it

503
00:15:23,990 --> 00:15:24,555
it's me and David,
because y'all know we do it
all together.

504
00:15:24,557 --> 00:15:25,290
because y'all know we do it
all together.
Y'all know we do it

505
00:15:25,292 --> 00:15:26,491
all together.
Y'all know we do it
all together.

506
00:15:26,493 --> 00:15:28,459
Y'all know we do it
all together.
And, you know, he had talked to

507
00:15:28,461 --> 00:15:29,661
all together.
And, you know, he had talked to
one of the promoters that had

508
00:15:29,663 --> 00:15:31,529
And, you know, he had talked to
one of the promoters that had
been working with us for years

509
00:15:31,531 --> 00:15:32,263
one of the promoters that had
been working with us for years
on our tours.

510
00:15:32,265 --> 00:15:32,930
been working with us for years
on our tours.
He was like,

511
00:15:32,932 --> 00:15:34,198
on our tours.
He was like,
"You have any plays or anything

512
00:15:34,200 --> 00:15:35,566
He was like,
"You have any plays or anything
going out, up and coming?"

513
00:15:35,568 --> 00:15:36,834
"You have any plays or anything
going out, up and coming?"
He was like, "I got this

514
00:15:36,836 --> 00:15:38,469
going out, up and coming?"
He was like, "I got this
up-and-coming writer I'm working

515
00:15:38,471 --> 00:15:38,903
He was like, "I got this
up-and-coming writer I'm working
with.

516
00:15:38,905 --> 00:15:40,305
up-and-coming writer I'm working
with.
I think you should go meet him."

517
00:15:40,307 --> 00:15:41,005
with.
I think you should go meet him."
David took our

518
00:15:41,007 --> 00:15:41,973
I think you should go meet him."
David took our
frequent-flier miles,

519
00:15:41,975 --> 00:15:44,609
David took our
frequent-flier miles,
flew to Chicago, and he went.

520
00:15:44,611 --> 00:15:46,244
frequent-flier miles,
flew to Chicago, and he went.
He talked to Tyler

521
00:15:46,246 --> 00:15:48,279
flew to Chicago, and he went.
He talked to Tyler
and he was like, "Me and my wife

522
00:15:48,281 --> 00:15:50,014
He talked to Tyler
and he was like, "Me and my wife
would love to be a part of,

523
00:15:50,016 --> 00:15:51,149
and he was like, "Me and my wife
would love to be a part of,
you know, your play

524
00:15:51,151 --> 00:15:52,250
would love to be a part of,
you know, your play
or what you're about to,

525
00:15:52,252 --> 00:15:53,818
you know, your play
or what you're about to,
you know, venture in.

526
00:15:53,820 --> 00:15:55,386
or what you're about to,
you know, venture in.
And, you know, we kind of

527
00:15:55,388 --> 00:15:56,821
you know, venture in.
And, you know, we kind of
do things as a couple,

528
00:15:56,823 --> 00:15:57,955
And, you know, we kind of
do things as a couple,
you know, as a team.

529
00:15:57,957 --> 00:15:59,190
do things as a couple,
you know, as a team.
So, you know, she would love

530
00:15:59,192 --> 00:15:59,824
you know, as a team.
So, you know, she would love
to be a part.

531
00:15:59,826 --> 00:16:02,093
So, you know, she would love
to be a part.
She's not so much the actress,

532
00:16:02,095 --> 00:16:02,727
to be a part.
She's not so much the actress,
but she said

533
00:16:02,729 --> 00:16:04,262
She's not so much the actress,
but she said
she would sing for you."

534
00:16:04,264 --> 00:16:05,963
but she said
she would sing for you."
He was like, "Okay, we cool."

535
00:16:05,965 --> 00:16:07,131
she would sing for you."
He was like, "Okay, we cool."
So when I went and I met him,

536
00:16:07,133 --> 00:16:07,799
He was like, "Okay, we cool."
So when I went and I met him,
I said, "Tyler,

537
00:16:07,801 --> 00:16:09,467
So when I went and I met him,
I said, "Tyler,
I don't know how to act,

538
00:16:09,469 --> 00:16:11,202
I said, "Tyler,
I don't know how to act,
but I will sing.

539
00:16:11,204 --> 00:16:12,637
I don't know how to act,
but I will sing.
I'll sing two or three songs,

540
00:16:12,639 --> 00:16:13,504
but I will sing.
I'll sing two or three songs,
you know, during the show,

541
00:16:13,506 --> 00:16:14,339
I'll sing two or three songs,
you know, during the show,
if that need be."

542
00:16:14,341 --> 00:16:16,407
you know, during the show,
if that need be."
And he was like, "Okay, cool."

543
00:16:16,409 --> 00:16:16,741
if that need be."
And he was like, "Okay, cool."
He said,

544
00:16:16,743 --> 00:16:18,209
And he was like, "Okay, cool."
He said,
But before it's over with,

545
00:16:18,211 --> 00:16:19,577
He said,
But before it's over with,
I'll have you acting."

546
00:16:19,579 --> 00:16:20,611
But before it's over with,
I'll have you acting."
That's how that happened,

547
00:16:20,613 --> 00:16:21,946
I'll have you acting."
That's how that happened,
us meeting<i> the</i> Tyler Perry.

548
00:16:21,948 --> 00:16:23,614
That's how that happened,
us meeting<i> the</i> Tyler Perry.
Our first show was

549
00:16:23,616 --> 00:16:25,883
us meeting<i> the</i> Tyler Perry.
Our first show was
"I Can Do Bad All By Myself."

550
00:16:25,885 --> 00:16:27,985
Our first show was
"I Can Do Bad All By Myself."
And it was in Chicago.

551
00:16:27,987 --> 00:16:29,153
"I Can Do Bad All By Myself."
And it was in Chicago.
And, y'all, to think about it,

552
00:16:29,155 --> 00:16:30,221
And it was in Chicago.
And, y'all, to think about it,
it's the character Madea.

553
00:16:30,223 --> 00:16:33,324
And, y'all, to think about it,
it's the character Madea.
That was the first

554
00:16:33,326 --> 00:16:34,592
it's the character Madea.
That was the first
appearance for Madea,

555
00:16:34,594 --> 00:16:35,426
That was the first
appearance for Madea,
the first appearance

556
00:16:35,428 --> 00:16:36,828
appearance for Madea,
the first appearance
for Mr. Brown.

557
00:16:36,830 --> 00:16:38,129
the first appearance
for Mr. Brown.
And at that time, I was

558
00:16:38,131 --> 00:16:40,598
for Mr. Brown.
And at that time, I was
just coming onstage as Cora,

559
00:16:40,600 --> 00:16:41,466
And at that time, I was
just coming onstage as Cora,
but I was Cora,

560
00:16:41,468 --> 00:16:42,867
just coming onstage as Cora,
but I was Cora,
Mr. Brown's wife.

561
00:16:42,869 --> 00:16:45,970
but I was Cora,
Mr. Brown's wife.
Somebody decided not to be

562
00:16:45,972 --> 00:16:48,039
Mr. Brown's wife.
Somebody decided not to be
a part of the "I Can Do Bad"

563
00:16:48,041 --> 00:16:49,474
Somebody decided not to be
a part of the "I Can Do Bad"
tour and decided to do something

564
00:16:49,476 --> 00:16:49,841
a part of the "I Can Do Bad"
tour and decided to do something
else.

565
00:16:49,843 --> 00:16:51,142
tour and decided to do something
else.
So Tyler looked at David

566
00:16:51,144 --> 00:16:53,344
else.
So Tyler looked at David
after we did that week run.

567
00:16:53,346 --> 00:16:54,312
So Tyler looked at David
after we did that week run.
He said, "Hey, we're about to be

568
00:16:54,314 --> 00:16:55,646
after we did that week run.
He said, "Hey, we're about to be
off before we go to the next

569
00:16:55,648 --> 00:16:56,614
He said, "Hey, we're about to be
off before we go to the next
city.

570
00:16:56,616 --> 00:16:57,915
off before we go to the next
city.
Tam -- I want her

571
00:16:57,917 --> 00:16:59,817
city.
Tam -- I want her
to do this role as Cora."

572
00:16:59,819 --> 00:17:00,718
Tam -- I want her
to do this role as Cora."
And I looked at him like,

573
00:17:00,720 --> 00:17:02,220
to do this role as Cora."
And I looked at him like,
No, no, you don't."

574
00:17:02,222 --> 00:17:03,654
And I looked at him like,
No, no, you don't."
And he was like, "Take her home,

575
00:17:03,656 --> 00:17:05,556
No, no, you don't."
And he was like, "Take her home,
David, get her ready."

576
00:17:05,558 --> 00:17:07,325
And he was like, "Take her home,
David, get her ready."
I was very annoyed because

577
00:17:07,327 --> 00:17:10,294
David, get her ready."
I was very annoyed because
David is a drill sergeant,

578
00:17:10,296 --> 00:17:11,629
I was very annoyed because
David is a drill sergeant,
and I didn't know anything

579
00:17:11,631 --> 00:17:13,097
David is a drill sergeant,
and I didn't know anything
about no acting.

580
00:17:13,099 --> 00:17:14,766
and I didn't know anything
about no acting.
But David took me home,

581
00:17:14,768 --> 00:17:16,334
about no acting.
But David took me home,
drilled these lines with me,

582
00:17:16,336 --> 00:17:17,969
But David took me home,
drilled these lines with me,
but he kept talking,

583
00:17:17,971 --> 00:17:18,469
drilled these lines with me,
but he kept talking,
and I'm like,

584
00:17:18,471 --> 00:17:20,138
but he kept talking,
and I'm like,
"Why are you talking over me?

585
00:17:20,140 --> 00:17:20,638
and I'm like,
"Why are you talking over me?
And I'm trying

586
00:17:20,640 --> 00:17:21,839
"Why are you talking over me?
And I'm trying
to give you these lines."

587
00:17:21,841 --> 00:17:22,540
And I'm trying
to give you these lines."
He was like, "People are going

588
00:17:22,542 --> 00:17:23,307
to give you these lines."
He was like, "People are going
to be doing this.

589
00:17:23,309 --> 00:17:24,342
He was like, "People are going
to be doing this.
People are going to be --

590
00:17:24,344 --> 00:17:25,510
to be doing this.
People are going to be --
Because our audience talk back

591
00:17:25,512 --> 00:17:25,943
People are going to be --
Because our audience talk back
to you."

592
00:17:25,945 --> 00:17:26,844
Because our audience talk back
to you."
And I was like, "No."

593
00:17:26,846 --> 00:17:27,945
to you."
And I was like, "No."
>> Now I'm breaking the wall

594
00:17:27,947 --> 00:17:28,312
And I was like, "No."
>> Now I'm breaking the wall
here.

595
00:17:28,314 --> 00:17:29,280
>> Now I'm breaking the wall
here.
Y'all, we had a full-out

596
00:17:29,282 --> 00:17:29,814
here.
Y'all, we had a full-out
argument.

597
00:17:29,816 --> 00:17:30,448
Y'all, we had a full-out
argument.
>> We did.

598
00:17:30,450 --> 00:17:32,316
argument.
>> We did.
>> We in the living room arguing

599
00:17:32,318 --> 00:17:34,585
>> We did.
>> We in the living room arguing
about, "I'm trying to help you.

600
00:17:34,587 --> 00:17:35,753
>> We in the living room arguing
about, "I'm trying to help you.
You asked me. I didn't ask you."

601
00:17:35,755 --> 00:17:36,788
about, "I'm trying to help you.
You asked me. I didn't ask you."
>> Well, you -- I didn't ask

602
00:17:36,790 --> 00:17:37,054
You asked me. I didn't ask you."
>> Well, you -- I didn't ask
you.

603
00:17:37,056 --> 00:17:37,855
>> Well, you -- I didn't ask
you.
He asked you.

604
00:17:37,857 --> 00:17:39,023
you.
He asked you.
>> Well, you -- I'm helping you,

605
00:17:39,025 --> 00:17:40,091
He asked you.
>> Well, you -- I'm helping you,
and we're having an argument.

606
00:17:40,093 --> 00:17:40,792
>> Well, you -- I'm helping you,
and we're having an argument.
>> That's true.

607
00:17:40,794 --> 00:17:41,592
and we're having an argument.
>> That's true.
But, I mean, it was --

608
00:17:41,594 --> 00:17:42,727
>> That's true.
But, I mean, it was --
>> Continue. This is your show.

609
00:17:42,729 --> 00:17:47,565
But, I mean, it was --
>> Continue. This is your show.
>> Okay. But it was hard.

610
00:17:47,567 --> 00:17:49,066
>> Continue. This is your show.
>> Okay. But it was hard.
My first week hitting

611
00:17:49,068 --> 00:17:53,104
>> Okay. But it was hard.
My first week hitting
the stage was in Detroit, y'all.

612
00:17:53,106 --> 00:17:55,807
My first week hitting
the stage was in Detroit, y'all.
Detroit Music Hall.

613
00:17:55,809 --> 00:17:57,041
the stage was in Detroit, y'all.
Detroit Music Hall.
Detroit was

614
00:17:57,043 --> 00:17:58,709
Detroit Music Hall.
Detroit was
definitely not the first city

615
00:17:58,711 --> 00:17:59,944
Detroit was
definitely not the first city
that anybody I would say

616
00:17:59,946 --> 00:18:02,413
definitely not the first city
that anybody I would say
that's new to the block

617
00:18:02,415 --> 00:18:03,681
that anybody I would say
that's new to the block
or new to the stage

618
00:18:03,683 --> 00:18:04,549
that's new to the block
or new to the stage
to be coming out.

619
00:18:04,551 --> 00:18:06,651
or new to the stage
to be coming out.
Y'all these people was talking

620
00:18:06,653 --> 00:18:07,752
to be coming out.
Y'all these people was talking
back out there.

621
00:18:07,754 --> 00:18:09,754
Y'all these people was talking
back out there.
They broke out in a fight.

622
00:18:09,756 --> 00:18:11,088
back out there.
They broke out in a fight.
So it's like, while

623
00:18:11,090 --> 00:18:12,857
They broke out in a fight.
So it's like, while
all this commotion was going on,

624
00:18:12,859 --> 00:18:14,592
So it's like, while
all this commotion was going on,
I got to stay in the scene,

625
00:18:14,594 --> 00:18:15,693
all this commotion was going on,
I got to stay in the scene,
meaning just talking to

626
00:18:15,695 --> 00:18:17,428
I got to stay in the scene,
meaning just talking to
the person that I'm talking to.

627
00:18:17,430 --> 00:18:18,863
meaning just talking to
the person that I'm talking to.
But in my heart and in my mind,

628
00:18:18,865 --> 00:18:19,197
the person that I'm talking to.
But in my heart and in my mind,
like,

629
00:18:19,199 --> 00:18:20,865
But in my heart and in my mind,
like,
"What is going on out here?"

630
00:18:20,867 --> 00:18:21,999
like,
"What is going on out here?"
And these people just talking,

631
00:18:22,001 --> 00:18:22,500
"What is going on out here?"
And these people just talking,
and I'm trying

632
00:18:22,502 --> 00:18:24,101
And these people just talking,
and I'm trying
to get my lines out.

633
00:18:24,103 --> 00:18:26,537
and I'm trying
to get my lines out.
But it was so good that David

634
00:18:26,539 --> 00:18:28,473
to get my lines out.
But it was so good that David
took the time to direct --

635
00:18:28,475 --> 00:18:29,674
But it was so good that David
took the time to direct --
to direct me

636
00:18:29,676 --> 00:18:31,943
took the time to direct --
to direct me
and to help me get ready,

637
00:18:31,945 --> 00:18:32,977
to direct me
and to help me get ready,
because, y'all, I wouldn't have

638
00:18:32,979 --> 00:18:34,545
and to help me get ready,
because, y'all, I wouldn't have
been ready if he hadn't did it.

639
00:18:34,547 --> 00:18:38,115
because, y'all, I wouldn't have
been ready if he hadn't did it.
So, that's how my acting career

640
00:18:38,117 --> 00:18:40,985
been ready if he hadn't did it.
So, that's how my acting career
began.

641
00:18:40,987 --> 00:18:42,186
So, that's how my acting career
began.
We couldn't have dreamed

642
00:18:42,188 --> 00:18:43,087
began.
We couldn't have dreamed
that these characters

643
00:18:43,089 --> 00:18:44,322
We couldn't have dreamed
that these characters
would have taken off

644
00:18:44,324 --> 00:18:45,656
that these characters
would have taken off
like they did with Madea,

645
00:18:45,658 --> 00:18:47,425
would have taken off
like they did with Madea,
Mr. Brown, and Cora.

646
00:18:47,427 --> 00:18:49,060
like they did with Madea,
Mr. Brown, and Cora.
It's like the characters

647
00:18:49,062 --> 00:18:50,928
Mr. Brown, and Cora.
It's like the characters
resonated or someone in their

648
00:18:50,930 --> 00:18:52,864
It's like the characters
resonated or someone in their
family had these characters.

649
00:18:52,866 --> 00:18:53,898
resonated or someone in their
family had these characters.
So I feel like that's why

650
00:18:53,900 --> 00:18:55,233
family had these characters.
So I feel like that's why
it just was --

651
00:18:55,235 --> 00:18:56,467
So I feel like that's why
it just was --
It's like a reality.

652
00:18:56,469 --> 00:18:57,802
it just was --
It's like a reality.
It's like the people -- It was

653
00:18:57,804 --> 00:18:59,003
It's like a reality.
It's like the people -- It was
just real to people.

654
00:18:59,005 --> 00:19:00,738
It's like the people -- It was
just real to people.
Y'all, one of the craziest

655
00:19:00,740 --> 00:19:02,740
just real to people.
Y'all, one of the craziest
things on the "Class Reunion" --

656
00:19:02,742 --> 00:19:04,075
Y'all, one of the craziest
things on the "Class Reunion" --
uncensored.

657
00:19:04,077 --> 00:19:06,077
things on the "Class Reunion" --
uncensored.
No one's heard this.

658
00:19:06,079 --> 00:19:09,247
uncensored.
No one's heard this.
Y'all this is the tea.

659
00:19:09,249 --> 00:19:11,082
No one's heard this.
Y'all this is the tea.
We were onstage,

660
00:19:11,084 --> 00:19:13,050
Y'all this is the tea.
We were onstage,
and I don't know, this day,

661
00:19:13,052 --> 00:19:14,886
We were onstage,
and I don't know, this day,
Tyler was just trippin'.

662
00:19:14,888 --> 00:19:16,654
and I don't know, this day,
Tyler was just trippin'.
He was just trippin' with me,

663
00:19:16,656 --> 00:19:18,189
Tyler was just trippin'.
He was just trippin' with me,
Cora, a character.

664
00:19:18,191 --> 00:19:19,423
He was just trippin' with me,
Cora, a character.
So he just went to messing

665
00:19:19,425 --> 00:19:21,792
Cora, a character.
So he just went to messing
with me, and I fell and my

666
00:19:21,794 --> 00:19:23,794
So he just went to messing
with me, and I fell and my
leg -- He -- My legs went up on

667
00:19:23,796 --> 00:19:25,696
with me, and I fell and my
leg -- He -- My legs went up on
the bed, and I was like --

668
00:19:25,698 --> 00:19:27,164
leg -- He -- My legs went up on
the bed, and I was like --
And I pushed him, like,

669
00:19:27,166 --> 00:19:28,633
the bed, and I was like --
And I pushed him, like,
with my legs.

670
00:19:28,635 --> 00:19:29,700
And I pushed him, like,
with my legs.
They're like, "Quit!

671
00:19:29,702 --> 00:19:30,902
with my legs.
They're like, "Quit!
People is up here in America,

672
00:19:30,904 --> 00:19:31,969
They're like, "Quit!
People is up here in America,
and they can see me."

673
00:19:31,971 --> 00:19:34,505
People is up here in America,
and they can see me."
So we spatting basically.

674
00:19:34,507 --> 00:19:35,139
and they can see me."
So we spatting basically.
We spatting.

675
00:19:35,141 --> 00:19:36,407
So we spatting basically.
We spatting.
But it wasn't -- It --

676
00:19:36,409 --> 00:19:37,808
We spatting.
But it wasn't -- It --
I don't know where it came from.

677
00:19:37,810 --> 00:19:38,409
But it wasn't -- It --
I don't know where it came from.
But, anyway,

678
00:19:38,411 --> 00:19:40,111
I don't know where it came from.
But, anyway,
I went back downstage,

679
00:19:40,113 --> 00:19:41,913
But, anyway,
I went back downstage,
and he was kind of going off

680
00:19:41,915 --> 00:19:43,347
I went back downstage,
and he was kind of going off
on me, right?

681
00:19:43,349 --> 00:19:44,982
and he was kind of going off
on me, right?
And he told the sound guy

682
00:19:44,984 --> 00:19:47,218
on me, right?
And he told the sound guy
to cut my mic off.

683
00:19:47,220 --> 00:19:48,386
And he told the sound guy
to cut my mic off.
And I was like -- It so

684
00:19:48,388 --> 00:19:48,853
to cut my mic off.
And I was like -- It so
happened --

685
00:19:48,855 --> 00:19:50,655
And I was like -- It so
happened --
You know, for those out there,

686
00:19:50,657 --> 00:19:52,957
happened --
You know, for those out there,
his name was Mike Charbonneau.

687
00:19:52,959 --> 00:19:54,225
You know, for those out there,
his name was Mike Charbonneau.
He was my -- I called him my

688
00:19:54,227 --> 00:19:57,194
his name was Mike Charbonneau.
He was my -- I called him my
white boyfriend on tour.

689
00:19:57,196 --> 00:19:58,763
He was my -- I called him my
white boyfriend on tour.
So, Mike didn't cut off my mic.

690
00:19:58,765 --> 00:19:59,730
white boyfriend on tour.
So, Mike didn't cut off my mic.
He was letting me -- You know,

691
00:19:59,732 --> 00:20:00,698
So, Mike didn't cut off my mic.
He was letting me -- You know,
we're going back and forth, high

692
00:20:00,700 --> 00:20:02,500
He was letting me -- You know,
we're going back and forth, high
side, talking about each other

693
00:20:02,502 --> 00:20:03,467
we're going back and forth, high
side, talking about each other
onstage.

694
00:20:03,469 --> 00:20:04,802
side, talking about each other
onstage.
So, after that scene stopped,

695
00:20:04,804 --> 00:20:05,770
onstage.
So, after that scene stopped,
y'all, we go to the next thing,

696
00:20:05,772 --> 00:20:07,605
So, after that scene stopped,
y'all, we go to the next thing,
and I come back and I had seen

697
00:20:07,607 --> 00:20:09,073
y'all, we go to the next thing,
and I come back and I had seen
his mother earlier that day.

698
00:20:09,075 --> 00:20:09,774
and I come back and I had seen
his mother earlier that day.
Said "hi."

699
00:20:09,776 --> 00:20:11,175
his mother earlier that day.
Said "hi."
And she had on these goggles,

700
00:20:11,177 --> 00:20:11,909
Said "hi."
And she had on these goggles,
right?

701
00:20:11,911 --> 00:20:13,644
And she had on these goggles,
right?
We had some backstage

702
00:20:13,646 --> 00:20:15,479
right?
We had some backstage
on the prop table.

703
00:20:15,481 --> 00:20:18,749
We had some backstage
on the prop table.
Terrell Carter dared me.

704
00:20:18,751 --> 00:20:20,484
on the prop table.
Terrell Carter dared me.
He wasn't even in this scene.

705
00:20:20,486 --> 00:20:22,753
Terrell Carter dared me.
He wasn't even in this scene.
He led me back outside like he

706
00:20:22,755 --> 00:20:25,823
He wasn't even in this scene.
He led me back outside like he
was my Seeing Eye person.

707
00:20:25,825 --> 00:20:27,291
He led me back outside like he
was my Seeing Eye person.
I had on the shades.

708
00:20:27,293 --> 00:20:29,493
was my Seeing Eye person.
I had on the shades.
He took me, walked me out there,

709
00:20:29,495 --> 00:20:30,494
I had on the shades.
He took me, walked me out there,
and sit me right

710
00:20:30,496 --> 00:20:32,463
He took me, walked me out there,
and sit me right
in the middle of the stage.

711
00:20:32,465 --> 00:20:34,799
and sit me right
in the middle of the stage.
Tyler was being the bellboy

712
00:20:34,801 --> 00:20:36,100
in the middle of the stage.
Tyler was being the bellboy
and the bartender.

713
00:20:36,102 --> 00:20:37,602
Tyler was being the bellboy
and the bartender.
>> And at the time now,

714
00:20:37,604 --> 00:20:38,769
and the bartender.
>> And at the time now,
after he sees this,

715
00:20:38,771 --> 00:20:39,804
>> And at the time now,
after he sees this,
Tyler is pissed.

716
00:20:39,806 --> 00:20:41,339
after he sees this,
Tyler is pissed.
>> Furious. He is furious.

717
00:20:41,341 --> 00:20:42,873
Tyler is pissed.
>> Furious. He is furious.
>> And I'm looking at Tam,

718
00:20:42,875 --> 00:20:44,442
>> Furious. He is furious.
>> And I'm looking at Tam,
saying, "Why would y'all do

719
00:20:44,444 --> 00:20:44,942
>> And I'm looking at Tam,
saying, "Why would y'all do
this?

720
00:20:44,944 --> 00:20:45,977
saying, "Why would y'all do
this?
>> He was like, "Cora,

721
00:20:45,979 --> 00:20:46,777
this?
>> He was like, "Cora,
what you doing?

722
00:20:46,779 --> 00:20:48,045
>> He was like, "Cora,
what you doing?
Why, you got them glasses on,

723
00:20:48,047 --> 00:20:48,779
what you doing?
Why, you got them glasses on,
Cora?

724
00:20:48,781 --> 00:20:49,780
Why, you got them glasses on,
Cora?
And I was like, "What?

725
00:20:49,782 --> 00:20:51,616
Cora?
And I was like, "What?
I just had surgery on my eyes."

726
00:20:51,618 --> 00:20:54,518
And I was like, "What?
I just had surgery on my eyes."
Lie! Lie!

727
00:20:54,520 --> 00:20:55,953
I just had surgery on my eyes."
Lie! Lie!
I did not.

728
00:20:55,955 --> 00:20:58,155
Lie! Lie!
I did not.
I was being funny because he was

729
00:20:58,157 --> 00:21:00,257
I did not.
I was being funny because he was
like, "Yo, she is mocking my

730
00:21:00,259 --> 00:21:01,392
I was being funny because he was
like, "Yo, she is mocking my
mom, and my mama just

731
00:21:01,394 --> 00:21:02,593
like, "Yo, she is mocking my
mom, and my mama just
had cataract surgery."

732
00:21:02,595 --> 00:21:03,961
mom, and my mama just
had cataract surgery."
I said, "Y'all, he was talking

733
00:21:03,963 --> 00:21:05,630
had cataract surgery."
I said, "Y'all, he was talking
about my mama, and my mama

734
00:21:05,632 --> 00:21:06,831
I said, "Y'all, he was talking
about my mama, and my mama
has Alzheimer's."

735
00:21:06,833 --> 00:21:07,665
about my mama, and my mama
has Alzheimer's."
So it's like

736
00:21:07,667 --> 00:21:09,100
has Alzheimer's."
So it's like
we was going back and forth.

737
00:21:09,102 --> 00:21:10,167
So it's like
we was going back and forth.
>> They doing all of this

738
00:21:10,169 --> 00:21:11,202
we was going back and forth.
>> They doing all of this
in the middle of a show.

739
00:21:11,204 --> 00:21:12,003
>> They doing all of this
in the middle of a show.
>> And the people

740
00:21:12,005 --> 00:21:14,038
in the middle of a show.
>> And the people
are just laughing.

741
00:21:14,040 --> 00:21:15,106
>> And the people
are just laughing.
>> But they don't know that they

742
00:21:15,108 --> 00:21:16,107
are just laughing.
>> But they don't know that they
really mad at each other.

743
00:21:16,109 --> 00:21:17,475
>> But they don't know that they
really mad at each other.
>> Yes. I mean, but he -- I

744
00:21:17,477 --> 00:21:19,143
really mad at each other.
>> Yes. I mean, but he -- I
really wasn't mad.

745
00:21:19,145 --> 00:21:20,411
>> Yes. I mean, but he -- I
really wasn't mad.
I just was clowning.

746
00:21:20,413 --> 00:21:22,413
really wasn't mad.
I just was clowning.
You know, I was doing -- I think

747
00:21:22,415 --> 00:21:23,614
I just was clowning.
You know, I was doing -- I think
I was being a comedian that day.

748
00:21:23,616 --> 00:21:24,782
You know, I was doing -- I think
I was being a comedian that day.
>> I came offstage,

749
00:21:24,784 --> 00:21:26,917
I was being a comedian that day.
>> I came offstage,
and I tell you, I let Tam

750
00:21:26,919 --> 00:21:28,552
>> I came offstage,
and I tell you, I let Tam
and Terrell have it.

751
00:21:28,554 --> 00:21:29,086
and I tell you, I let Tam
and Terrell have it.
>> We did.

752
00:21:29,088 --> 00:21:30,321
and Terrell have it.
>> We did.
>> I said, "Why would y'all do

753
00:21:30,323 --> 00:21:30,688
>> We did.
>> I said, "Why would y'all do
that?

754
00:21:30,690 --> 00:21:31,989
>> I said, "Why would y'all do
that?
So, that next day, tell us

755
00:21:31,991 --> 00:21:32,523
that?
So, that next day, tell us
what happened.

756
00:21:32,525 --> 00:21:34,458
So, that next day, tell us
what happened.
>> So that next day,

757
00:21:34,460 --> 00:21:35,793
what happened.
>> So that next day,
we got sent home.

758
00:21:35,795 --> 00:21:36,961
>> So that next day,
we got sent home.
>> [ Laughs ]

759
00:21:36,963 --> 00:21:39,530
we got sent home.
>> [ Laughs ]
>> Not just me. Everybody.

760
00:21:39,532 --> 00:21:40,631
>> [ Laughs ]
>> Not just me. Everybody.
He was like, "We ain't

761
00:21:40,633 --> 00:21:41,832
>> Not just me. Everybody.
He was like, "We ain't
going back out next week.

762
00:21:41,834 --> 00:21:44,335
He was like, "We ain't
going back out next week.
So we all went home for like a

763
00:21:44,337 --> 00:21:44,635
going back out next week.
So we all went home for like a
week.

764
00:21:44,637 --> 00:21:45,169
So we all went home for like a
week.
But that was good,

765
00:21:45,171 --> 00:21:45,903
week.
But that was good,
because it gave us --

766
00:21:45,905 --> 00:21:47,171
But that was good,
because it gave us --
everybody time to cool off.

767
00:21:47,173 --> 00:21:48,039
because it gave us --
everybody time to cool off.
>> I looked at her, I said,

768
00:21:48,041 --> 00:21:48,406
everybody time to cool off.
>> I looked at her, I said,
"I hope

769
00:21:48,408 --> 00:21:49,373
>> I looked at her, I said,
"I hope
you're happy with yourself.

770
00:21:49,375 --> 00:21:51,042
"I hope
you're happy with yourself.
You done got us all sent home."

771
00:21:51,044 --> 00:21:52,543
you're happy with yourself.
You done got us all sent home."
>> I did. I did.

772
00:21:52,545 --> 00:21:53,878
You done got us all sent home."
>> I did. I did.
Tyler. I love you,

773
00:21:53,880 --> 00:21:57,982
>> I did. I did.
Tyler. I love you,
Terrell, I love you, too.

774
00:21:57,984 --> 00:21:59,650
Tyler. I love you,
Terrell, I love you, too.
Working with Tyler Perry,

775
00:21:59,652 --> 00:22:02,853
Terrell, I love you, too.
Working with Tyler Perry,
the growth to see him from 1999

776
00:22:02,855 --> 00:22:05,122
Working with Tyler Perry,
the growth to see him from 1999
to now is incredible.

777
00:22:05,124 --> 00:22:05,956
the growth to see him from 1999
to now is incredible.
He is a mogul.

778
00:22:05,958 --> 00:22:07,692
to now is incredible.
He is a mogul.
And I just -- I'm really

779
00:22:07,694 --> 00:22:09,393
He is a mogul.
And I just -- I'm really
grateful to God for him,

780
00:22:09,395 --> 00:22:11,595
And I just -- I'm really
grateful to God for him,
that how he kind of paved

781
00:22:11,597 --> 00:22:13,998
grateful to God for him,
that how he kind of paved
the way for a lot of directors

782
00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:16,734
that how he kind of paved
the way for a lot of directors
and studio owners,

783
00:22:16,736 --> 00:22:17,935
the way for a lot of directors
and studio owners,
especially for us as people

784
00:22:17,937 --> 00:22:19,336
and studio owners,
especially for us as people
of color, to just push,

785
00:22:19,338 --> 00:22:20,571
especially for us as people
of color, to just push,
to press through, that

786
00:22:20,573 --> 00:22:22,873
of color, to just push,
to press through, that
it can be done if you work hard.

787
00:22:22,875 --> 00:22:26,010
to press through, that
it can be done if you work hard.
And to see his patience

788
00:22:26,012 --> 00:22:29,480
it can be done if you work hard.
And to see his patience
has grown even as a leader

789
00:22:29,482 --> 00:22:31,148
And to see his patience
has grown even as a leader
and a director where he was --

790
00:22:31,150 --> 00:22:32,650
has grown even as a leader
and a director where he was --
I say y'all -- I say,

791
00:22:32,652 --> 00:22:33,951
and a director where he was --
I say y'all -- I say,
y'all don't understand.

792
00:22:33,953 --> 00:22:35,720
I say y'all -- I say,
y'all don't understand.
If y'all would have made him mad

793
00:22:35,722 --> 00:22:37,121
y'all don't understand.
If y'all would have made him mad
back then, y'all wouldn't

794
00:22:37,123 --> 00:22:38,689
If y'all would have made him mad
back then, y'all wouldn't
have even had this job.

795
00:22:42,694 --> 00:22:47,298
>> Becoming a solo artist,
I didn't want it.
I was happy with being

796
00:22:47,300 --> 00:22:48,599
I didn't want it.
I was happy with being
in the background,

797
00:22:48,601 --> 00:22:49,867
I was happy with being
in the background,
like with Kirk Franklin,

798
00:22:49,869 --> 00:22:51,969
in the background,
like with Kirk Franklin,
and just background-singing

799
00:22:51,971 --> 00:22:54,205
like with Kirk Franklin,
and just background-singing
even from the plays.

800
00:22:54,207 --> 00:22:58,309
and just background-singing
even from the plays.
So, being out there on the road,

801
00:22:58,311 --> 00:23:00,077
even from the plays.
So, being out there on the road,
David was like, "Tam,

802
00:23:00,079 --> 00:23:01,412
So, being out there on the road,
David was like, "Tam,
you need to do your own thing."

803
00:23:01,414 --> 00:23:02,246
David was like, "Tam,
you need to do your own thing."
And Tyler was like,

804
00:23:02,248 --> 00:23:04,215
you need to do your own thing."
And Tyler was like,
"You need to do it, Tam.

805
00:23:04,217 --> 00:23:05,015
And Tyler was like,
"You need to do it, Tam.
And when you're singing,

806
00:23:05,017 --> 00:23:06,917
"You need to do it, Tam.
And when you're singing,
you got to open yourself up

807
00:23:06,919 --> 00:23:08,853
And when you're singing,
you got to open yourself up
and look out there at

808
00:23:08,855 --> 00:23:10,254
you got to open yourself up
and look out there at
the audience and talk to them.

809
00:23:10,256 --> 00:23:11,155
and look out there at
the audience and talk to them.
Let them feel you."

810
00:23:11,157 --> 00:23:11,922
the audience and talk to them.
Let them feel you."
And I'm like --

811
00:23:11,924 --> 00:23:13,057
Let them feel you."
And I'm like --
Because I've always sang

812
00:23:13,059 --> 00:23:14,792
And I'm like --
Because I've always sang
with my eyes closed.

813
00:23:14,794 --> 00:23:17,361
Because I've always sang
with my eyes closed.
But, David,

814
00:23:17,363 --> 00:23:19,764
with my eyes closed.
But, David,
I'm so grateful to God for you

815
00:23:19,766 --> 00:23:21,932
But, David,
I'm so grateful to God for you
as a husband and as a friend.

816
00:23:21,934 --> 00:23:25,669
I'm so grateful to God for you
as a husband and as a friend.
Thank you for just seeing in me

817
00:23:25,671 --> 00:23:31,175
as a husband and as a friend.
Thank you for just seeing in me
what I didn't see in myself.

818
00:23:31,177 --> 00:23:32,576
Thank you for just seeing in me
what I didn't see in myself.
I'm so grateful for it.

819
00:23:32,578 --> 00:23:35,880
what I didn't see in myself.
I'm so grateful for it.
And you were like,

820
00:23:35,882 --> 00:23:37,047
I'm so grateful for it.
And you were like,
"Let's do this project."

821
00:23:37,049 --> 00:23:38,015
And you were like,
"Let's do this project."
I was 38 years old.

822
00:23:38,017 --> 00:23:38,682
"Let's do this project."
I was 38 years old.
He was like,

823
00:23:38,684 --> 00:23:39,583
I was 38 years old.
He was like,
"You're going to do a project?"

824
00:23:39,585 --> 00:23:40,084
He was like,
"You're going to do a project?"
And I'm like,

825
00:23:40,086 --> 00:23:41,118
"You're going to do a project?"
And I'm like,
"We don't have no money to do

826
00:23:41,120 --> 00:23:42,953
And I'm like,
"We don't have no money to do
no project.

827
00:23:42,955 --> 00:23:44,755
"We don't have no money to do
no project.
We don't have --

828
00:23:44,757 --> 00:23:46,757
no project.
We don't have --
How are we going to do this?"

829
00:23:46,759 --> 00:23:48,125
We don't have --
How are we going to do this?"
And you was like,

830
00:23:48,127 --> 00:23:49,527
How are we going to do this?"
And you was like,
"You don't worry about it."

831
00:23:49,529 --> 00:23:50,995
And you was like,
"You don't worry about it."
I had no idea

832
00:23:50,997 --> 00:23:51,996
"You don't worry about it."
I had no idea
how to be an artist.

833
00:23:51,998 --> 00:23:53,898
I had no idea
how to be an artist.
I mean, I knew I had a gift

834
00:23:53,900 --> 00:23:55,199
how to be an artist.
I mean, I knew I had a gift
to sing,

835
00:23:55,201 --> 00:23:56,634
I mean, I knew I had a gift
to sing,
but it's a lot more that comes

836
00:23:56,636 --> 00:23:58,169
to sing,
but it's a lot more that comes
along with it.

837
00:23:58,171 --> 00:23:59,370
but it's a lot more that comes
along with it.
I fought it. I fought it.

838
00:23:59,372 --> 00:24:00,571
along with it.
I fought it. I fought it.
Like, "No, I don't want to do

839
00:24:00,573 --> 00:24:01,172
I fought it. I fought it.
Like, "No, I don't want to do
it.

840
00:24:01,174 --> 00:24:02,540
Like, "No, I don't want to do
it.
I'm not doing it."

841
00:24:02,542 --> 00:24:03,641
it.
I'm not doing it."
And you were like, "Yes, you

842
00:24:03,643 --> 00:24:04,809
I'm not doing it."
And you were like, "Yes, you
are.

843
00:24:04,811 --> 00:24:06,210
And you were like, "Yes, you
are.
You deserve to be heard.

844
00:24:06,212 --> 00:24:07,478
are.
You deserve to be heard.
You don't deserve to be

845
00:24:07,480 --> 00:24:08,245
You deserve to be heard.
You don't deserve to be
in the background.

846
00:24:08,247 --> 00:24:09,680
You don't deserve to be
in the background.
People need to hear you

847
00:24:09,682 --> 00:24:11,448
in the background.
People need to hear you
all over the world."

848
00:24:11,450 --> 00:24:13,417
People need to hear you
all over the world."
Again, you believed in me.

849
00:24:13,419 --> 00:24:13,751
all over the world."
Again, you believed in me.
I mean,

850
00:24:13,753 --> 00:24:16,387
Again, you believed in me.
I mean,
it's like you had vision.

851
00:24:16,389 --> 00:24:17,755
I mean,
it's like you had vision.
I really could have crushed

852
00:24:17,757 --> 00:24:19,957
it's like you had vision.
I really could have crushed
the vision

853
00:24:19,959 --> 00:24:23,327
I really could have crushed
the vision
with just being afraid.

854
00:24:23,329 --> 00:24:24,495
the vision
with just being afraid.
Because a lot of times,

855
00:24:24,497 --> 00:24:27,965
with just being afraid.
Because a lot of times,
we have gifts and talents,

856
00:24:27,967 --> 00:24:29,466
Because a lot of times,
we have gifts and talents,
but we're so afraid

857
00:24:29,468 --> 00:24:30,835
we have gifts and talents,
but we're so afraid
there of failure.

858
00:24:30,837 --> 00:24:32,203
but we're so afraid
there of failure.
And I just was afraid

859
00:24:32,205 --> 00:24:33,938
there of failure.
And I just was afraid
and not knowing --

860
00:24:33,940 --> 00:24:38,542
And I just was afraid
and not knowing --
and not knowing of how...

861
00:24:38,544 --> 00:24:40,845
and not knowing --
and not knowing of how...
to make it happen.

862
00:24:40,847 --> 00:24:42,246
and not knowing of how...
to make it happen.
And if I could just encourage

863
00:24:42,248 --> 00:24:45,115
to make it happen.
And if I could just encourage
somebody today, don't be afraid.

864
00:24:45,117 --> 00:24:46,483
And if I could just encourage
somebody today, don't be afraid.
There's good in you.

865
00:24:46,485 --> 00:24:47,618
somebody today, don't be afraid.
There's good in you.
There's -- You know,

866
00:24:47,620 --> 00:24:48,953
There's good in you.
There's -- You know,
there's so much that you can

867
00:24:48,955 --> 00:24:52,022
There's -- You know,
there's so much that you can
achieve by trying.

868
00:24:52,024 --> 00:24:53,257
there's so much that you can
achieve by trying.
But when you don't try it,

869
00:24:53,259 --> 00:24:54,892
achieve by trying.
But when you don't try it,
then it's like you're not

870
00:24:54,894 --> 00:24:56,393
But when you don't try it,
then it's like you're not
even giving yourself a chance.

871
00:24:56,395 --> 00:25:00,197
then it's like you're not
even giving yourself a chance.
And I thank you for pushing me

872
00:25:00,199 --> 00:25:02,566
even giving yourself a chance.
And I thank you for pushing me
to become this artist

873
00:25:02,568 --> 00:25:04,301
And I thank you for pushing me
to become this artist
that I have become.

874
00:25:04,303 --> 00:25:05,169
to become this artist
that I have become.
There's so many things

875
00:25:05,171 --> 00:25:07,104
that I have become.
There's so many things
people don't know about you,

876
00:25:07,106 --> 00:25:10,107
There's so many things
people don't know about you,
that David has pushed me in

877
00:25:10,109 --> 00:25:14,445
people don't know about you,
that David has pushed me in
so many areas to make me better.

878
00:25:14,447 --> 00:25:15,913
that David has pushed me in
so many areas to make me better.
It's just amazing

879
00:25:15,915 --> 00:25:17,314
so many areas to make me better.
It's just amazing
that I'm just so grateful

880
00:25:17,316 --> 00:25:20,918
It's just amazing
that I'm just so grateful
that things that's inside of me

881
00:25:20,920 --> 00:25:22,186
that I'm just so grateful
that things that's inside of me
that I didn't think was

882
00:25:22,188 --> 00:25:26,490
that things that's inside of me
that I didn't think was
good enough.

883
00:25:26,492 --> 00:25:28,025
that I didn't think was
good enough.
And I know I'm not alone.

884
00:25:28,027 --> 00:25:29,727
good enough.
And I know I'm not alone.
This why I'm doing this

885
00:25:29,729 --> 00:25:32,229
And I know I'm not alone.
This why I'm doing this
"Uncensored" is to let people

886
00:25:32,231 --> 00:25:36,467
This why I'm doing this
"Uncensored" is to let people
know that you're not alone

887
00:25:36,469 --> 00:25:38,068
"Uncensored" is to let people
know that you're not alone
and you can achieve.

888
00:25:38,070 --> 00:25:40,271
know that you're not alone
and you can achieve.
You can do it. You can do it.

889
00:25:40,273 --> 00:25:41,372
and you can achieve.
You can do it. You can do it.
And it's never too late

890
00:25:41,374 --> 00:25:43,674
You can do it. You can do it.
And it's never too late
until we're dead.

891
00:25:43,676 --> 00:25:45,209
And it's never too late
until we're dead.
I was 38 when I became

892
00:25:45,211 --> 00:25:47,411
until we're dead.
I was 38 when I became
an artist.

893
00:25:47,413 --> 00:25:49,380
I was 38 when I became
an artist.
I'm living my best life.

894
00:25:49,382 --> 00:25:50,681
an artist.
I'm living my best life.
And I never, never,

895
00:25:50,683 --> 00:25:54,585
I'm living my best life.
And I never, never,
never would have dreamed of

896
00:25:54,587 --> 00:25:55,653
And I never, never,
never would have dreamed of
winning the awards

897
00:25:55,655 --> 00:25:57,488
never would have dreamed of
winning the awards
that I have won.

898
00:25:57,490 --> 00:25:58,889
winning the awards
that I have won.
I never would have dreamed me

899
00:25:58,891 --> 00:26:02,493
that I have won.
I never would have dreamed me
being poor and not having,

900
00:26:02,495 --> 00:26:05,262
I never would have dreamed me
being poor and not having,
that I could -- that I, too,

901
00:26:05,264 --> 00:26:07,398
being poor and not having,
that I could -- that I, too,
could be worthy of something.

902
00:26:07,400 --> 00:26:08,866
that I could -- that I, too,
could be worthy of something.
This is my first nomination.

903
00:26:08,868 --> 00:26:10,634
could be worthy of something.
This is my first nomination.
I'm really excited about it.

904
00:26:10,636 --> 00:26:12,970
This is my first nomination.
I'm really excited about it.
When Kirk came to me with

905
00:26:12,972 --> 00:26:13,971
I'm really excited about it.
When Kirk came to me with
"God Provides," because he was

906
00:26:13,973 --> 00:26:15,739
When Kirk came to me with
"God Provides," because he was
like, "I want to do it again."

907
00:26:15,741 --> 00:26:17,308
"God Provides," because he was
like, "I want to do it again."
And he was like, "I really

908
00:26:17,310 --> 00:26:18,375
like, "I want to do it again."
And he was like, "I really
want to write you a song."

909
00:26:18,377 --> 00:26:20,144
And he was like, "I really
want to write you a song."
And I was like -- But he was

910
00:26:20,146 --> 00:26:21,045
want to write you a song."
And I was like -- But he was
wary because

911
00:26:21,047 --> 00:26:22,446
And I was like -- But he was
wary because
"Take Me to the King"

912
00:26:22,448 --> 00:26:24,114
wary because
"Take Me to the King"
had done so well.

913
00:26:24,116 --> 00:26:25,316
"Take Me to the King"
had done so well.
I said, "Kirk,

914
00:26:25,318 --> 00:26:27,551
had done so well.
I said, "Kirk,
to be an encouragement to you,

915
00:26:27,553 --> 00:26:29,053
I said, "Kirk,
to be an encouragement to you,
we're not chasing.

916
00:26:29,055 --> 00:26:30,621
to be an encouragement to you,
we're not chasing.
Just let's ask God

917
00:26:30,623 --> 00:26:32,423
we're not chasing.
Just let's ask God
and let's just pray.

918
00:26:32,425 --> 00:26:33,557
Just let's ask God
and let's just pray.
What do we need to give

919
00:26:33,559 --> 00:26:34,725
and let's just pray.
What do we need to give
to the people?"

920
00:26:34,727 --> 00:26:36,460
What do we need to give
to the people?"
And he came back with

921
00:26:36,462 --> 00:26:37,227
to the people?"
And he came back with
"God Provides."

922
00:26:37,229 --> 00:26:39,096
And he came back with
"God Provides."
I felt the same way.

923
00:26:39,098 --> 00:26:39,830
"God Provides."
I felt the same way.
I felt the same way.

924
00:26:39,832 --> 00:26:41,198
I felt the same way.
I felt the same way.
Like, "I don't know."

925
00:26:41,200 --> 00:26:42,967
I felt the same way.
Like, "I don't know."
When I first heard it.

926
00:26:42,969 --> 00:26:46,103
Like, "I don't know."
When I first heard it.
And, man,

927
00:26:46,105 --> 00:26:50,207
When I first heard it.
And, man,
that night of the Grammys, I --

928
00:26:50,209 --> 00:26:51,342
And, man,
that night of the Grammys, I --
They called

929
00:26:51,344 --> 00:26:52,643
that night of the Grammys, I --
They called
my name as the winner.

930
00:26:52,645 --> 00:26:55,713
They called
my name as the winner.
I didn't know what to do.

931
00:26:55,715 --> 00:26:58,215
my name as the winner.
I didn't know what to do.
I could not believe it.

932
00:26:58,217 --> 00:26:59,416
I didn't know what to do.
I could not believe it.
But when I got up

933
00:26:59,418 --> 00:27:01,118
I could not believe it.
But when I got up
to go get the award,

934
00:27:01,120 --> 00:27:01,919
But when I got up
to go get the award,
I told -- Because

935
00:27:01,921 --> 00:27:03,187
to go get the award,
I told -- Because
I call David "Bey."

936
00:27:03,189 --> 00:27:04,455
I told -- Because
I call David "Bey."
I said, "Bey, come on,

937
00:27:04,457 --> 00:27:05,856
I call David "Bey."
I said, "Bey, come on,
come on, come on with me."

938
00:27:05,858 --> 00:27:06,423
I said, "Bey, come on,
come on, come on with me."
And he was like,

939
00:27:06,425 --> 00:27:08,659
come on, come on with me."
And he was like,
"No, this is your moment, no."

940
00:27:08,661 --> 00:27:09,360
And he was like,
"No, this is your moment, no."
And I was like,

941
00:27:09,362 --> 00:27:11,028
"No, this is your moment, no."
And I was like,
"Yes, this is our moment."

942
00:27:11,030 --> 00:27:12,096
And I was like,
"Yes, this is our moment."
>> We're standing in the middle

943
00:27:12,098 --> 00:27:13,364
"Yes, this is our moment."
>> We're standing in the middle
of the aisle arguing about

944
00:27:13,366 --> 00:27:14,498
>> We're standing in the middle
of the aisle arguing about
whether I'm gonna go or not.

945
00:27:14,500 --> 00:27:15,599
of the aisle arguing about
whether I'm gonna go or not.
>> And all the people were,

946
00:27:15,601 --> 00:27:16,767
whether I'm gonna go or not.
>> And all the people were,
like, looking back, and I was

947
00:27:16,769 --> 00:27:17,768
>> And all the people were,
like, looking back, and I was
like, "No, come with me.

948
00:27:17,770 --> 00:27:18,435
like, looking back, and I was
like, "No, come with me.
Come with me."

949
00:27:18,437 --> 00:27:19,303
like, "No, come with me.
Come with me."
And then I was like --

950
00:27:19,305 --> 00:27:19,937
Come with me."
And then I was like --
I looked at Kirk.

951
00:27:19,939 --> 00:27:20,371
And then I was like --
I looked at Kirk.
I was like,

952
00:27:20,373 --> 00:27:22,106
I looked at Kirk.
I was like,
"Come on, bro, come on."

953
00:27:22,108 --> 00:27:23,307
I was like,
"Come on, bro, come on."
So he wound up coming

954
00:27:23,309 --> 00:27:24,575
"Come on, bro, come on."
So he wound up coming
onstage with me.

955
00:27:24,577 --> 00:27:27,211
So he wound up coming
onstage with me.
But I'm just -- That's just

956
00:27:27,213 --> 00:27:29,546
onstage with me.
But I'm just -- That's just
the person I am.

957
00:27:29,548 --> 00:27:31,515
But I'm just -- That's just
the person I am.
When things are done,

958
00:27:31,517 --> 00:27:33,751
the person I am.
When things are done,
it's just not you as the artist.

959
00:27:33,753 --> 00:27:34,618
When things are done,
it's just not you as the artist.
You know,

960
00:27:34,620 --> 00:27:35,986
it's just not you as the artist.
You know,
they may be calling my name,

961
00:27:35,988 --> 00:27:37,721
You know,
they may be calling my name,
but so many people

962
00:27:37,723 --> 00:27:39,223
they may be calling my name,
but so many people
are in the background.

963
00:27:39,225 --> 00:27:41,992
but so many people
are in the background.
I'm thankful for the award,

964
00:27:41,994 --> 00:27:42,826
are in the background.
I'm thankful for the award,
but what blessed me

965
00:27:42,828 --> 00:27:44,028
I'm thankful for the award,
but what blessed me
even more, y'all,

966
00:27:44,030 --> 00:27:47,331
but what blessed me
even more, y'all,
is to be able to touch people.

967
00:27:50,602 --> 00:27:54,838
>> I worked on "Sparkle"
with Whitney Houston.
Y'all it was incredible,

968
00:27:54,840 --> 00:27:55,906
with Whitney Houston.
Y'all it was incredible,
first of all.

969
00:27:55,908 --> 00:27:58,776
Y'all it was incredible,
first of all.
And she was so much fun.

970
00:27:58,778 --> 00:28:00,244
first of all.
And she was so much fun.
She was so friendly and so

971
00:28:00,246 --> 00:28:02,413
And she was so much fun.
She was so friendly and so
inviting to, like, the cast.

972
00:28:02,415 --> 00:28:03,680
She was so friendly and so
inviting to, like, the cast.
It was incredible.

973
00:28:03,682 --> 00:28:05,416
inviting to, like, the cast.
It was incredible.
So, we would be -- Like, one day

974
00:28:05,418 --> 00:28:05,849
It was incredible.
So, we would be -- Like, one day
I remember

975
00:28:05,851 --> 00:28:07,217
So, we would be -- Like, one day
I remember
we were in the trailer,

976
00:28:07,219 --> 00:28:08,252
I remember
we were in the trailer,
but she was telling me

977
00:28:08,254 --> 00:28:09,420
we were in the trailer,
but she was telling me
that she liked my voice

978
00:28:09,422 --> 00:28:11,021
but she was telling me
that she liked my voice
and she knew my music.

979
00:28:11,023 --> 00:28:12,189
that she liked my voice
and she knew my music.
And one of the other ladies

980
00:28:12,191 --> 00:28:14,058
and she knew my music.
And one of the other ladies
had came in, and we was

981
00:28:14,060 --> 00:28:14,725
And one of the other ladies
had came in, and we was
talking about singing.

982
00:28:14,727 --> 00:28:15,993
had came in, and we was
talking about singing.
It was like, "Yeah, she sings."

983
00:28:15,995 --> 00:28:18,929
talking about singing.
It was like, "Yeah, she sings."
So the lead young lady,

984
00:28:18,931 --> 00:28:21,665
It was like, "Yeah, she sings."
So the lead young lady,
which her name is Jordin Sparks,

985
00:28:21,667 --> 00:28:23,600
So the lead young lady,
which her name is Jordin Sparks,
for Sparkle on "Sparkle."

986
00:28:23,602 --> 00:28:26,003
which her name is Jordin Sparks,
for Sparkle on "Sparkle."
And she was like,

987
00:28:26,005 --> 00:28:27,504
for Sparkle on "Sparkle."
And she was like,
"Oh, she sing?"

988
00:28:27,506 --> 00:28:29,673
And she was like,
"Oh, she sing?"
Whitney -- See how I told you?

989
00:28:29,675 --> 00:28:30,174
"Oh, she sing?"
Whitney -- See how I told you?
The Lord will

990
00:28:30,176 --> 00:28:31,842
Whitney -- See how I told you?
The Lord will
send people to fight for you.

991
00:28:31,844 --> 00:28:33,277
The Lord will
send people to fight for you.
She was like, "You don't know

992
00:28:33,279 --> 00:28:34,278
send people to fight for you.
She was like, "You don't know
who you're working with?

993
00:28:34,280 --> 00:28:35,212
She was like, "You don't know
who you're working with?
You need to go do your

994
00:28:35,214 --> 00:28:35,946
who you're working with?
You need to go do your
homework."

995
00:28:35,948 --> 00:28:37,514
You need to go do your
homework."
And she was singing one of

996
00:28:37,516 --> 00:28:39,683
homework."
And she was singing one of
The Family's songs, and I was

997
00:28:39,685 --> 00:28:41,652
And she was singing one of
The Family's songs, and I was
like, "Yeah, that's my voice on

998
00:28:41,654 --> 00:28:43,287
The Family's songs, and I was
like, "Yeah, that's my voice on
that song that you're singing."

999
00:28:43,289 --> 00:28:45,122
like, "Yeah, that's my voice on
that song that you're singing."
And she was like, "Really?"

1000
00:28:45,124 --> 00:28:46,623
that song that you're singing."
And she was like, "Really?"
So, to hear about her death

1001
00:28:46,625 --> 00:28:49,326
And she was like, "Really?"
So, to hear about her death
was like -- I was in shock.

1002
00:28:49,328 --> 00:28:51,495
So, to hear about her death
was like -- I was in shock.
[ Cheers and applause ]

1003
00:28:51,497 --> 00:28:54,098
was like -- I was in shock.
[ Cheers and applause ]
My mom told me growing up --

1004
00:28:54,100 --> 00:28:55,799
[ Cheers and applause ]
My mom told me growing up --
she said, "Tammy --" Because she

1005
00:28:55,801 --> 00:28:57,434
My mom told me growing up --
she said, "Tammy --" Because she
didn't call me Tamela.

1006
00:28:57,436 --> 00:28:58,769
she said, "Tammy --" Because she
didn't call me Tamela.
She said, "Tammy, love the Lord

1007
00:28:58,771 --> 00:28:59,970
didn't call me Tamela.
She said, "Tammy, love the Lord
with all your heart,

1008
00:28:59,972 --> 00:29:01,572
She said, "Tammy, love the Lord
with all your heart,
and the Lord will take you far."

1009
00:29:01,574 --> 00:29:04,374
with all your heart,
and the Lord will take you far."
Then, I didn't understand

1010
00:29:04,376 --> 00:29:06,443
and the Lord will take you far."
Then, I didn't understand
what she was saying to me,

1011
00:29:06,445 --> 00:29:08,011
Then, I didn't understand
what she was saying to me,
but she is one of the persons

1012
00:29:08,013 --> 00:29:09,379
what she was saying to me,
but she is one of the persons
that I wish --

1013
00:29:09,381 --> 00:29:13,016
but she is one of the persons
that I wish --
And if I could wish or hoped,

1014
00:29:13,018 --> 00:29:14,718
that I wish --
And if I could wish or hoped,
she could have been a part

1015
00:29:14,720 --> 00:29:16,120
And if I could wish or hoped,
she could have been a part
of all of this,

1016
00:29:16,122 --> 00:29:18,021
she could have been a part
of all of this,
because soon as we took off

1017
00:29:18,023 --> 00:29:18,689
of all of this,
because soon as we took off
with Kirk Franklin and

1018
00:29:18,691 --> 00:29:21,892
because soon as we took off
with Kirk Franklin and
The Family, mom had -- was

1019
00:29:21,894 --> 00:29:23,760
with Kirk Franklin and
The Family, mom had -- was
diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

1020
00:29:23,762 --> 00:29:25,362
The Family, mom had -- was
diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
It got worse.

1021
00:29:25,364 --> 00:29:26,864
diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
It got worse.
And so she never really

1022
00:29:26,866 --> 00:29:29,967
It got worse.
And so she never really
got to see none of the things

1023
00:29:29,969 --> 00:29:34,705
And so she never really
got to see none of the things
that she prayed for for me.

1024
00:29:34,707 --> 00:29:37,841
got to see none of the things
that she prayed for for me.
So for me to even just -- Just

1025
00:29:37,843 --> 00:29:39,276
that she prayed for for me.
So for me to even just -- Just
making mention of my mom,

1026
00:29:39,278 --> 00:29:40,944
So for me to even just -- Just
making mention of my mom,
it just brings tears to my eyes,

1027
00:29:40,946 --> 00:29:43,714
making mention of my mom,
it just brings tears to my eyes,
because you always want

1028
00:29:43,716 --> 00:29:45,682
it just brings tears to my eyes,
because you always want
the person that mean

1029
00:29:45,684 --> 00:29:47,117
because you always want
the person that mean
the most to you to be a part

1030
00:29:47,119 --> 00:29:51,121
the person that mean
the most to you to be a part
of what you're doing.

1031
00:29:51,123 --> 00:29:52,322
the most to you to be a part
of what you're doing.
But if I had one day

1032
00:29:52,324 --> 00:29:53,690
of what you're doing.
But if I had one day
with my mom,

1033
00:29:53,692 --> 00:29:55,159
But if I had one day
with my mom,
I would really try to run down

1034
00:29:55,161 --> 00:29:56,393
with my mom,
I would really try to run down
like, "Mama, you said love

1035
00:29:56,395 --> 00:29:57,427
I would really try to run down
like, "Mama, you said love
the Lord with all my heart,

1036
00:29:57,429 --> 00:29:58,495
like, "Mama, you said love
the Lord with all my heart,
it would take me far."

1037
00:29:58,497 --> 00:29:59,997
the Lord with all my heart,
it would take me far."
I would tell her that I did get

1038
00:29:59,999 --> 00:30:01,498
it would take me far."
I would tell her that I did get
to perform at The White House.

1039
00:30:01,500 --> 00:30:03,000
I would tell her that I did get
to perform at The White House.
I did meet the president.

1040
00:30:03,002 --> 00:30:06,336
to perform at The White House.
I did meet the president.
You know, these big, big moments

1041
00:30:06,338 --> 00:30:08,772
I did meet the president.
You know, these big, big moments
that I got to experience,

1042
00:30:08,774 --> 00:30:10,941
You know, these big, big moments
that I got to experience,
and just to hold her

1043
00:30:10,943 --> 00:30:13,877
that I got to experience,
and just to hold her
and just to hear her,

1044
00:30:13,879 --> 00:30:15,179
and just to hold her
and just to hear her,
to be able to just

1045
00:30:15,181 --> 00:30:16,880
and just to hear her,
to be able to just
hear her voice.

1046
00:30:21,085 --> 00:30:26,957
Because we take things
for granted sometimes.
We take things for granted that

1047
00:30:26,959 --> 00:30:28,625
for granted sometimes.
We take things for granted that
people are going to be here,

1048
00:30:28,627 --> 00:30:29,560
We take things for granted that
people are going to be here,
you know?

1049
00:30:29,562 --> 00:30:31,195
people are going to be here,
you know?
Things can change in

1050
00:30:31,197 --> 00:30:33,497
you know?
Things can change in
a blink of an eye.

1051
00:30:33,499 --> 00:30:34,865
Things can change in
a blink of an eye.
So I'm so grateful

1052
00:30:34,867 --> 00:30:36,266
a blink of an eye.
So I'm so grateful
for the people that's around me

1053
00:30:36,268 --> 00:30:37,834
So I'm so grateful
for the people that's around me
and the opportunity that I did

1054
00:30:37,836 --> 00:30:39,603
for the people that's around me
and the opportunity that I did
have with my mom,

1055
00:30:39,605 --> 00:30:40,737
and the opportunity that I did
have with my mom,
but I feel like I didn't have

1056
00:30:40,739 --> 00:30:44,641
have with my mom,
but I feel like I didn't have
enough time.

1057
00:30:44,643 --> 00:30:47,811
but I feel like I didn't have
enough time.
This April will be 35 years

1058
00:30:47,813 --> 00:30:49,246
enough time.
This April will be 35 years
of us being married,

1059
00:30:49,248 --> 00:30:51,982
This April will be 35 years
of us being married,
being friends.

1060
00:30:51,984 --> 00:30:56,386
of us being married,
being friends.
Man...

1061
00:30:56,388 --> 00:30:58,689
being friends.
Man...
¶ Never could have made it

1062
00:30:58,691 --> 00:31:00,390
Man...
¶ Never could have made it
without you ¶

1063
00:31:00,392 --> 00:31:01,391
¶ Never could have made it
without you ¶
I just...

1064
00:31:01,393 --> 00:31:02,259
without you ¶
I just...
I think

1065
00:31:02,261 --> 00:31:04,328
I just...
I think
I would have lost it all

1066
00:31:04,330 --> 00:31:07,197
I think
I would have lost it all
without you being my spouse,

1067
00:31:07,199 --> 00:31:09,433
I would have lost it all
without you being my spouse,
being my Superman.

1068
00:31:09,435 --> 00:31:13,570
without you being my spouse,
being my Superman.
And Jesus, of course, is first,

1069
00:31:13,572 --> 00:31:15,105
being my Superman.
And Jesus, of course, is first,
but my family means

1070
00:31:15,107 --> 00:31:16,707
And Jesus, of course, is first,
but my family means
everything to me.

1071
00:31:16,709 --> 00:31:22,346
but my family means
everything to me.
And we have five beautiful kids.

1072
00:31:22,348 --> 00:31:25,048
everything to me.
And we have five beautiful kids.
Just the union of family

1073
00:31:25,050 --> 00:31:26,950
And we have five beautiful kids.
Just the union of family
and the strength of family.

1074
00:31:26,952 --> 00:31:29,419
Just the union of family
and the strength of family.
The unity of family

1075
00:31:29,421 --> 00:31:30,254
and the strength of family.
The unity of family
is everything.

1076
00:31:30,256 --> 00:31:32,289
The unity of family
is everything.
This is what we're teaching

1077
00:31:32,291 --> 00:31:34,925
is everything.
This is what we're teaching
our kids, our grandkids.

1078
00:31:34,927 --> 00:31:36,293
This is what we're teaching
our kids, our grandkids.
Yes, there are going to be days

1079
00:31:36,295 --> 00:31:37,461
our kids, our grandkids.
Yes, there are going to be days
of ups and downs,

1080
00:31:37,463 --> 00:31:39,463
Yes, there are going to be days
of ups and downs,
but I couldn't have

1081
00:31:39,465 --> 00:31:41,632
of ups and downs,
but I couldn't have
done it without y'all.

1082
00:31:41,634 --> 00:31:42,666
but I couldn't have
done it without y'all.
I just want them to know

1083
00:31:42,668 --> 00:31:43,834
done it without y'all.
I just want them to know
that we've tried to be the

1084
00:31:43,836 --> 00:31:47,170
I just want them to know
that we've tried to be the
best parents that we could be.

1085
00:31:47,172 --> 00:31:48,739
that we've tried to be the
best parents that we could be.
We didn't do everything right.

1086
00:31:48,741 --> 00:31:51,108
best parents that we could be.
We didn't do everything right.
There's not a manual.

1087
00:31:51,110 --> 00:31:53,443
We didn't do everything right.
There's not a manual.
You know, I said it earlier

1088
00:31:53,445 --> 00:31:55,412
There's not a manual.
You know, I said it earlier
that we --

1089
00:31:55,414 --> 00:31:58,482
You know, I said it earlier
that we --
I was raised as a stepchild,

1090
00:31:58,484 --> 00:32:01,318
that we --
I was raised as a stepchild,
and you never want your kids

1091
00:32:01,320 --> 00:32:03,420
I was raised as a stepchild,
and you never want your kids
to feel like they're not a part.

1092
00:32:03,422 --> 00:32:05,822
and you never want your kids
to feel like they're not a part.
And what happened is, Porcia

1093
00:32:05,824 --> 00:32:07,824
to feel like they're not a part.
And what happened is, Porcia
was 8 years old,

1094
00:32:07,826 --> 00:32:10,360
And what happened is, Porcia
was 8 years old,
our next-to-the-oldest

1095
00:32:10,362 --> 00:32:11,595
was 8 years old,
our next-to-the-oldest
daughter.

1096
00:32:11,597 --> 00:32:13,797
our next-to-the-oldest
daughter.
And I had introduced her

1097
00:32:13,799 --> 00:32:14,765
daughter.
And I had introduced her
at this church thing.

1098
00:32:14,767 --> 00:32:15,365
And I had introduced her
at this church thing.
We were leaving,

1099
00:32:15,367 --> 00:32:15,866
at this church thing.
We were leaving,
and she was like,

1100
00:32:15,868 --> 00:32:17,067
We were leaving,
and she was like,
"Mom --" She got in the car.

1101
00:32:17,069 --> 00:32:17,634
and she was like,
"Mom --" She got in the car.
She was like, "Mama,

1102
00:32:17,636 --> 00:32:18,935
"Mom --" She got in the car.
She was like, "Mama,
will you introduce me --

1103
00:32:18,937 --> 00:32:19,770
She was like, "Mama,
will you introduce me --
Don't introduce me

1104
00:32:19,772 --> 00:32:20,804
will you introduce me --
Don't introduce me
as your stepdaughter.

1105
00:32:20,806 --> 00:32:21,605
Don't introduce me
as your stepdaughter.
Just introduce me

1106
00:32:21,607 --> 00:32:22,639
as your stepdaughter.
Just introduce me
as your daughter."

1107
00:32:22,641 --> 00:32:24,074
Just introduce me
as your daughter."
My mouth dropped

1108
00:32:24,076 --> 00:32:26,310
as your daughter."
My mouth dropped
and my heart fell because you

1109
00:32:26,312 --> 00:32:27,444
My mouth dropped
and my heart fell because you
never think that kids

1110
00:32:27,446 --> 00:32:29,279
and my heart fell because you
never think that kids
is really paying attention.

1111
00:32:29,281 --> 00:32:30,681
never think that kids
is really paying attention.
And for her to say that

1112
00:32:30,683 --> 00:32:32,916
is really paying attention.
And for her to say that
as a kid really pricked

1113
00:32:32,918 --> 00:32:35,452
And for her to say that
as a kid really pricked
my heart to the degree I said,

1114
00:32:35,454 --> 00:32:38,055
as a kid really pricked
my heart to the degree I said,
"I'll never do that again."

1115
00:32:38,057 --> 00:32:39,790
my heart to the degree I said,
"I'll never do that again."
So now when I meet people

1116
00:32:39,792 --> 00:32:40,424
"I'll never do that again."
So now when I meet people
and they say that

1117
00:32:40,426 --> 00:32:42,259
So now when I meet people
and they say that
they have step-kids, I tell

1118
00:32:42,261 --> 00:32:44,127
and they say that
they have step-kids, I tell
them, "No, you just have how

1119
00:32:44,129 --> 00:32:45,529
they have step-kids, I tell
them, "No, you just have how
many ever kids there is,"

1120
00:32:45,531 --> 00:32:47,531
them, "No, you just have how
many ever kids there is,"
because you want to feel --

1121
00:32:47,533 --> 00:32:49,399
many ever kids there is,"
because you want to feel --
You want everybody to feel like,

1122
00:32:49,401 --> 00:32:51,501
because you want to feel --
You want everybody to feel like,
as family, that it's seamless,

1123
00:32:51,503 --> 00:32:55,339
You want everybody to feel like,
as family, that it's seamless,
that you're one unit as a whole.

1124
00:32:55,341 --> 00:32:56,940
as family, that it's seamless,
that you're one unit as a whole.
And family means everything,

1125
00:32:56,942 --> 00:32:58,108
that you're one unit as a whole.
And family means everything,
and you just want everybody

1126
00:32:58,110 --> 00:32:59,309
And family means everything,
and you just want everybody
to feel a part.

1127
00:32:59,311 --> 00:33:00,410
and you just want everybody
to feel a part.
So that's what family

1128
00:33:00,412 --> 00:33:01,178
to feel a part.
So that's what family
means to me.

1129
00:33:01,180 --> 00:33:04,247
So that's what family
means to me.
And having my five kids

1130
00:33:04,249 --> 00:33:05,649
means to me.
And having my five kids
and my eight grandkids

1131
00:33:05,651 --> 00:33:07,417
And having my five kids
and my eight grandkids
and nieces and nephews,

1132
00:33:07,419 --> 00:33:10,253
and my eight grandkids
and nieces and nephews,
to be the best aunt

1133
00:33:10,255 --> 00:33:12,255
and nieces and nephews,
to be the best aunt
that I could be.

1134
00:33:16,627 --> 00:33:21,832
>> How did we meet?
I know how we met, but they
may not know how we met.

1135
00:33:21,834 --> 00:33:22,999
I know how we met, but they
may not know how we met.
>> Yes. Let me

1136
00:33:23,001 --> 00:33:24,735
may not know how we met.
>> Yes. Let me
tell my part of the story.

1137
00:33:24,737 --> 00:33:26,336
>> Yes. Let me
tell my part of the story.
>> And as you tell your part,

1138
00:33:26,338 --> 00:33:27,904
tell my part of the story.
>> And as you tell your part,
I'm going to tell the truth.

1139
00:33:27,906 --> 00:33:29,039
>> And as you tell your part,
I'm going to tell the truth.
>> I'm going to tell the truth.

1140
00:33:29,041 --> 00:33:29,840
I'm going to tell the truth.
>> I'm going to tell the truth.
>> I don't know if it's going

1141
00:33:29,842 --> 00:33:30,741
>> I'm going to tell the truth.
>> I don't know if it's going
to be nothing but the truth,

1142
00:33:30,743 --> 00:33:31,675
>> I don't know if it's going
to be nothing but the truth,
so help you God.

1143
00:33:31,677 --> 00:33:32,976
to be nothing but the truth,
so help you God.
>> It's going to be the truth.

1144
00:33:32,978 --> 00:33:34,611
so help you God.
>> It's going to be the truth.
Okay, so, how we met

1145
00:33:34,613 --> 00:33:37,314
>> It's going to be the truth.
Okay, so, how we met
is, my best friend

1146
00:33:37,316 --> 00:33:39,349
Okay, so, how we met
is, my best friend
went to school and had a class,

1147
00:33:39,351 --> 00:33:41,284
is, my best friend
went to school and had a class,
a chorus class, with David.

1148
00:33:41,286 --> 00:33:42,552
went to school and had a class,
a chorus class, with David.
You know, they was in class,

1149
00:33:42,554 --> 00:33:45,489
a chorus class, with David.
You know, they was in class,
and David, Kirk, and

1150
00:33:45,491 --> 00:33:46,556
You know, they was in class,
and David, Kirk, and
Darrell Blair

1151
00:33:46,558 --> 00:33:48,158
and David, Kirk, and
Darrell Blair
were singing, and she was like,

1152
00:33:48,160 --> 00:33:49,292
Darrell Blair
were singing, and she was like,
"Y'all sound good and

1153
00:33:49,294 --> 00:33:49,993
were singing, and she was like,
"Y'all sound good and
everything,

1154
00:33:49,995 --> 00:33:50,761
"Y'all sound good and
everything,
but I know somebody

1155
00:33:50,763 --> 00:33:52,162
everything,
but I know somebody
who can sing better than y'all."

1156
00:33:52,164 --> 00:33:53,296
but I know somebody
who can sing better than y'all."
>> Now, mind you, we were

1157
00:33:53,298 --> 00:33:54,698
who can sing better than y'all."
>> Now, mind you, we were
local-famous because we were bad

1158
00:33:54,700 --> 00:33:56,066
>> Now, mind you, we were
local-famous because we were bad
with the harmonies?

1159
00:33:56,068 --> 00:33:58,368
local-famous because we were bad
with the harmonies?
Hey, we sung all over the town

1160
00:33:58,370 --> 00:33:59,302
with the harmonies?
Hey, we sung all over the town
that we were in.

1161
00:33:59,304 --> 00:34:00,070
Hey, we sung all over the town
that we were in.
>> The town.

1162
00:34:00,072 --> 00:34:01,271
that we were in.
>> The town.
>> We were local-famous.

1163
00:34:01,273 --> 00:34:03,540
>> The town.
>> We were local-famous.
>> So, she came -- Now, neither

1164
00:34:03,542 --> 00:34:05,308
>> We were local-famous.
>> So, she came -- Now, neither
one of us had a car, so she had

1165
00:34:05,310 --> 00:34:07,277
>> So, she came -- Now, neither
one of us had a car, so she had
her granny to pick me up,

1166
00:34:07,279 --> 00:34:08,678
one of us had a car, so she had
her granny to pick me up,
bring me to their high school,

1167
00:34:08,680 --> 00:34:09,946
her granny to pick me up,
bring me to their high school,
which was O.D. Wyatt High School

1168
00:34:09,948 --> 00:34:10,814
bring me to their high school,
which was O.D. Wyatt High School
here in Fort Worth.

1169
00:34:10,816 --> 00:34:11,715
which was O.D. Wyatt High School
here in Fort Worth.
And they was kind of, like,

1170
00:34:11,717 --> 00:34:12,983
here in Fort Worth.
And they was kind of, like,
hanging out and they was playing

1171
00:34:12,985 --> 00:34:14,251
And they was kind of, like,
hanging out and they was playing
and they was rehearsing

1172
00:34:14,253 --> 00:34:16,153
hanging out and they was playing
and they was rehearsing
in the chorus room.

1173
00:34:16,155 --> 00:34:17,854
and they was rehearsing
in the chorus room.
And I sang

1174
00:34:17,856 --> 00:34:20,123
in the chorus room.
And I sang
for them and I invited them --

1175
00:34:20,125 --> 00:34:21,958
And I sang
for them and I invited them --
It happened to be on a Friday.

1176
00:34:21,960 --> 00:34:23,794
for them and I invited them --
It happened to be on a Friday.
I had to sing that night

1177
00:34:23,796 --> 00:34:26,129
It happened to be on a Friday.
I had to sing that night
at a choir -- at a musical.

1178
00:34:26,131 --> 00:34:27,130
I had to sing that night
at a choir -- at a musical.
So I invited them

1179
00:34:27,132 --> 00:34:27,831
at a choir -- at a musical.
So I invited them
to come hear me.

1180
00:34:27,833 --> 00:34:29,599
So I invited them
to come hear me.
So David and Darrell

1181
00:34:29,601 --> 00:34:30,667
to come hear me.
So David and Darrell
came to hear me that night,

1182
00:34:30,669 --> 00:34:32,469
So David and Darrell
came to hear me that night,
and they was like, "Man!"

1183
00:34:32,471 --> 00:34:34,304
came to hear me that night,
and they was like, "Man!"
So, it so happened this weekend,

1184
00:34:34,306 --> 00:34:36,139
and they was like, "Man!"
So, it so happened this weekend,
I sang that Friday night.

1185
00:34:36,141 --> 00:34:37,107
So, it so happened this weekend,
I sang that Friday night.
That Saturday night, it was

1186
00:34:37,109 --> 00:34:39,209
I sang that Friday night.
That Saturday night, it was
another musical that I went to.

1187
00:34:39,211 --> 00:34:40,477
That Saturday night, it was
another musical that I went to.
They were singing there

1188
00:34:40,479 --> 00:34:41,278
another musical that I went to.
They were singing there
as the group.

1189
00:34:41,280 --> 00:34:42,279
They were singing there
as the group.
The Humble Hearts

1190
00:34:42,281 --> 00:34:43,980
as the group.
The Humble Hearts
is what they were called.

1191
00:34:43,982 --> 00:34:44,815
The Humble Hearts
is what they were called.
>> And we were humble.

1192
00:34:44,817 --> 00:34:46,049
is what they were called.
>> And we were humble.
Boy, were we humble.

1193
00:34:46,051 --> 00:34:46,917
>> And we were humble.
Boy, were we humble.
>> Y'all was not humble.

1194
00:34:46,919 --> 00:34:49,085
Boy, were we humble.
>> Y'all was not humble.
Y'all was cocky. They was bad.

1195
00:34:49,087 --> 00:34:50,554
>> Y'all was not humble.
Y'all was cocky. They was bad.
They was some bad young men.

1196
00:34:50,556 --> 00:34:51,354
Y'all was cocky. They was bad.
They was some bad young men.
>> We were pimps.

1197
00:34:51,356 --> 00:34:52,289
They was some bad young men.
>> We were pimps.
We wasn't players.

1198
00:34:52,291 --> 00:34:53,323
>> We were pimps.
We wasn't players.
There is a difference.

1199
00:34:53,325 --> 00:34:54,724
We wasn't players.
There is a difference.
>> That is terrible!

1200
00:34:54,726 --> 00:34:56,593
There is a difference.
>> That is terrible!
That is awful!

1201
00:34:56,595 --> 00:34:58,562
>> That is terrible!
That is awful!
They was players. They were.

1202
00:34:58,564 --> 00:35:01,131
That is awful!
They was players. They were.
So, I heard them sing.

1203
00:35:01,133 --> 00:35:02,132
They was players. They were.
So, I heard them sing.
Then that next day,

1204
00:35:02,134 --> 00:35:03,633
So, I heard them sing.
Then that next day,
which was that Sunday,

1205
00:35:03,635 --> 00:35:05,235
Then that next day,
which was that Sunday,
I ran into them again

1206
00:35:05,237 --> 00:35:06,136
which was that Sunday,
I ran into them again
at another musical.

1207
00:35:06,138 --> 00:35:07,037
I ran into them again
at another musical.
>> Which was crazy,

1208
00:35:07,039 --> 00:35:07,737
at another musical.
>> Which was crazy,
because we had

1209
00:35:07,739 --> 00:35:08,939
>> Which was crazy,
because we had
went from never meeting

1210
00:35:08,941 --> 00:35:10,407
because we had
went from never meeting
running each other to running

1211
00:35:10,409 --> 00:35:11,942
went from never meeting
running each other to running
into each other every day.

1212
00:35:11,944 --> 00:35:13,043
running each other to running
into each other every day.
>> Yeah. So, it was like --

1213
00:35:13,045 --> 00:35:14,211
into each other every day.
>> Yeah. So, it was like --
>> The Lord knew you wanted me.

1214
00:35:14,213 --> 00:35:16,346
>> Yeah. So, it was like --
>> The Lord knew you wanted me.
>> A couple weeks passed.

1215
00:35:16,348 --> 00:35:17,180
>> The Lord knew you wanted me.
>> A couple weeks passed.
I seen him again

1216
00:35:17,182 --> 00:35:19,015
>> A couple weeks passed.
I seen him again
at another musical.

1217
00:35:19,017 --> 00:35:20,717
I seen him again
at another musical.
And they asked me to come

1218
00:35:20,719 --> 00:35:22,219
at another musical.
And they asked me to come
to one of their rehearsals.

1219
00:35:22,221 --> 00:35:23,553
And they asked me to come
to one of their rehearsals.
>> We were plotting.

1220
00:35:23,555 --> 00:35:25,422
to one of their rehearsals.
>> We were plotting.
>> You was -- Yeah, y'all was,

1221
00:35:25,424 --> 00:35:26,790
>> We were plotting.
>> You was -- Yeah, y'all was,
'cause I had no idea.

1222
00:35:26,792 --> 00:35:28,291
>> You was -- Yeah, y'all was,
'cause I had no idea.
>> We were plotting on our side

1223
00:35:28,293 --> 00:35:29,693
'cause I had no idea.
>> We were plotting on our side
to invite her to the rehearsal,

1224
00:35:29,695 --> 00:35:31,027
>> We were plotting on our side
to invite her to the rehearsal,
ask her to sing

1225
00:35:31,029 --> 00:35:32,062
to invite her to the rehearsal,
ask her to sing
ad libs on a solo.

1226
00:35:32,064 --> 00:35:32,696
ask her to sing
ad libs on a solo.
>> Right.

1227
00:35:32,698 --> 00:35:34,064
ad libs on a solo.
>> Right.
>> And then she would hear

1228
00:35:34,066 --> 00:35:36,800
>> Right.
>> And then she would hear
how good she sound with us,

1229
00:35:36,802 --> 00:35:37,868
>> And then she would hear
how good she sound with us,
and then she would wind up

1230
00:35:37,870 --> 00:35:39,803
how good she sound with us,
and then she would wind up
singing with us.

1231
00:35:39,805 --> 00:35:41,371
and then she would wind up
singing with us.
>> Yeah, so, I did

1232
00:35:41,373 --> 00:35:42,772
singing with us.
>> Yeah, so, I did
wind up singing with them.

1233
00:35:42,774 --> 00:35:45,108
>> Yeah, so, I did
wind up singing with them.
We started this other choir,

1234
00:35:45,110 --> 00:35:46,176
wind up singing with them.
We started this other choir,
and we were, like -- Me

1235
00:35:46,178 --> 00:35:47,544
We started this other choir,
and we were, like -- Me
and David was, like, the oldest

1236
00:35:47,546 --> 00:35:48,612
and we were, like -- Me
and David was, like, the oldest
in the group.

1237
00:35:48,614 --> 00:35:50,280
and David was, like, the oldest
in the group.
So, this other choir that we

1238
00:35:50,282 --> 00:35:52,315
in the group.
So, this other choir that we
were forming to kind of involve

1239
00:35:52,317 --> 00:35:53,617
So, this other choir that we
were forming to kind of involve
other young people,

1240
00:35:53,619 --> 00:35:54,551
were forming to kind of involve
other young people,
we was all riding

1241
00:35:54,553 --> 00:35:55,752
other young people,
we was all riding
in, like, this car, and it was

1242
00:35:55,754 --> 00:35:57,320
we was all riding
in, like, this car, and it was
a bunch of us in this car.

1243
00:35:57,322 --> 00:35:58,088
in, like, this car, and it was
a bunch of us in this car.
We were in there,

1244
00:35:58,090 --> 00:35:59,322
a bunch of us in this car.
We were in there,
and David was like,

1245
00:35:59,324 --> 00:36:00,223
We were in there,
and David was like,
Yeah, we're the oldest,

1246
00:36:00,225 --> 00:36:01,124
and David was like,
Yeah, we're the oldest,
so we're just going to show

1247
00:36:01,126 --> 00:36:01,858
Yeah, we're the oldest,
so we're just going to show
you --" I don't know

1248
00:36:01,860 --> 00:36:03,260
so we're just going to show
you --" I don't know
how we got on this conversation

1249
00:36:03,262 --> 00:36:04,261
you --" I don't know
how we got on this conversation
of "We're going to show

1250
00:36:04,263 --> 00:36:06,530
how we got on this conversation
of "We're going to show
y'all youngsters how to kiss."

1251
00:36:06,532 --> 00:36:07,597
of "We're going to show
y'all youngsters how to kiss."
What?!

1252
00:36:07,599 --> 00:36:09,032
y'all youngsters how to kiss."
What?!
>> And she volunteered.

1253
00:36:09,034 --> 00:36:10,667
What?!
>> And she volunteered.
>> I didn't volun...

1254
00:36:10,669 --> 00:36:11,635
>> And she volunteered.
>> I didn't volun...
>> Did we kiss?

1255
00:36:11,637 --> 00:36:13,103
>> I didn't volun...
>> Did we kiss?
>> I didn't volunteer.

1256
00:36:13,105 --> 00:36:14,437
>> Did we kiss?
>> I didn't volunteer.
So, we telling the truth.

1257
00:36:14,439 --> 00:36:16,039
>> I didn't volunteer.
So, we telling the truth.
This is "Uncensored."

1258
00:36:16,041 --> 00:36:16,740
So, we telling the truth.
This is "Uncensored."
>> But you didn't say

1259
00:36:16,742 --> 00:36:17,908
This is "Uncensored."
>> But you didn't say
you didn't want to kiss either.

1260
00:36:17,910 --> 00:36:18,542
>> But you didn't say
you didn't want to kiss either.
>> I didn't say

1261
00:36:18,544 --> 00:36:19,342
you didn't want to kiss either.
>> I didn't say
I didn't want to kiss.

1262
00:36:19,344 --> 00:36:20,610
>> I didn't say
I didn't want to kiss.
>> Did you want to kiss?

1263
00:36:20,612 --> 00:36:22,012
I didn't want to kiss.
>> Did you want to kiss?
>> No. I participated.

1264
00:36:22,014 --> 00:36:23,046
>> Did you want to kiss?
>> No. I participated.
I participated.

1265
00:36:23,048 --> 00:36:24,681
>> No. I participated.
I participated.
>> Did you want to kiss?

1266
00:36:24,683 --> 00:36:27,384
I participated.
>> Did you want to kiss?
>> So, we kissed.

1267
00:36:27,386 --> 00:36:29,219
>> Did you want to kiss?
>> So, we kissed.
And then we was kissing.

1268
00:36:29,221 --> 00:36:30,153
>> So, we kissed.
And then we was kissing.
He was like, "Yeah, first,

1269
00:36:30,155 --> 00:36:31,922
And then we was kissing.
He was like, "Yeah, first,
you just smack on the lips."

1270
00:36:31,924 --> 00:36:33,423
He was like, "Yeah, first,
you just smack on the lips."
So we smack.

1271
00:36:33,425 --> 00:36:34,925
you just smack on the lips."
So we smack.
And then we did another smack.

1272
00:36:34,927 --> 00:36:35,759
So we smack.
And then we did another smack.
>> And then --

1273
00:36:35,761 --> 00:36:36,660
And then we did another smack.
>> And then --
>> Now, that was

1274
00:36:36,662 --> 00:36:38,128
>> And then --
>> Now, that was
my intention to smack, right?

1275
00:36:38,130 --> 00:36:40,697
>> Now, that was
my intention to smack, right?
>> So, he came back in

1276
00:36:40,699 --> 00:36:42,098
my intention to smack, right?
>> So, he came back in
for another smack,

1277
00:36:42,100 --> 00:36:45,135
>> So, he came back in
for another smack,
so I put my tongue in his mouth.

1278
00:36:45,137 --> 00:36:45,835
for another smack,
so I put my tongue in his mouth.
>> Thank you.

1279
00:36:45,837 --> 00:36:47,370
so I put my tongue in his mouth.
>> Thank you.
This is the first time ever,

1280
00:36:47,372 --> 00:36:48,371
>> Thank you.
This is the first time ever,
on "Uncensored," that she's

1281
00:36:48,373 --> 00:36:49,973
This is the first time ever,
on "Uncensored," that she's
telling the truth, because

1282
00:36:49,975 --> 00:36:51,207
on "Uncensored," that she's
telling the truth, because
you have never told the truth

1283
00:36:51,209 --> 00:36:52,275
telling the truth, because
you have never told the truth
that you stuck your tongue

1284
00:36:52,277 --> 00:36:53,209
you have never told the truth
that you stuck your tongue
in my mouth.

1285
00:36:53,211 --> 00:36:54,978
that you stuck your tongue
in my mouth.
And I was saved, sanctified,

1286
00:36:54,980 --> 00:36:56,079
in my mouth.
And I was saved, sanctified,
and filled with the Holy Ghost

1287
00:36:56,081 --> 00:36:57,013
And I was saved, sanctified,
and filled with the Holy Ghost
and didn't want no tongue.

1288
00:36:57,015 --> 00:36:57,948
and filled with the Holy Ghost
and didn't want no tongue.
>> No. And we just talked

1289
00:36:57,950 --> 00:36:58,882
and didn't want no tongue.
>> No. And we just talked
about -- You just talking

1290
00:36:58,884 --> 00:37:00,183
>> No. And we just talked
about -- You just talking
about you was a pimp.

1291
00:37:00,185 --> 00:37:01,051
about -- You just talking
about you was a pimp.
>> This is --

1292
00:37:01,053 --> 00:37:02,385
about you was a pimp.
>> This is --
>> So, I did put my --

1293
00:37:02,387 --> 00:37:03,386
>> This is --
>> So, I did put my --
I did the kiss.

1294
00:37:03,388 --> 00:37:04,321
>> So, I did put my --
I did the kiss.
They got ready

1295
00:37:04,323 --> 00:37:05,855
I did the kiss.
They got ready
to drop me off home,

1296
00:37:05,857 --> 00:37:07,490
They got ready
to drop me off home,
and I walked in my apartment.

1297
00:37:07,492 --> 00:37:09,659
to drop me off home,
and I walked in my apartment.
This dude over here talking

1298
00:37:09,661 --> 00:37:11,461
and I walked in my apartment.
This dude over here talking
about I skipped to my apartment.

1299
00:37:11,463 --> 00:37:12,162
This dude over here talking
about I skipped to my apartment.
>> Dear...

1300
00:37:12,164 --> 00:37:13,029
about I skipped to my apartment.
>> Dear...
>> I did not.

1301
00:37:13,031 --> 00:37:14,297
>> Dear...
>> I did not.
Now, that's not true.

1302
00:37:14,299 --> 00:37:15,532
>> I did not.
Now, that's not true.
We on "Uncensored."

1303
00:37:15,534 --> 00:37:16,366
Now, that's not true.
We on "Uncensored."
>> Did you walk

1304
00:37:16,368 --> 00:37:17,534
We on "Uncensored."
>> Did you walk
to your apartment happy?

1305
00:37:17,536 --> 00:37:18,201
>> Did you walk
to your apartment happy?
>> I walked.

1306
00:37:18,203 --> 00:37:19,135
to your apartment happy?
>> I walked.
>> Were you happy?

1307
00:37:19,137 --> 00:37:19,803
>> I walked.
>> Were you happy?
>> Yeah, I was happy.

1308
00:37:19,805 --> 00:37:20,904
>> Were you happy?
>> Yeah, I was happy.
You said I skipped.

1309
00:37:20,906 --> 00:37:21,705
>> Yeah, I was happy.
You said I skipped.
>> But why were you happy?

1310
00:37:21,707 --> 00:37:22,806
You said I skipped.
>> But why were you happy?
>> Because, I mean, you know, I

1311
00:37:22,808 --> 00:37:23,907
>> But why were you happy?
>> Because, I mean, you know, I
liked you and I didn't want you

1312
00:37:23,909 --> 00:37:24,441
>> Because, I mean, you know, I
liked you and I didn't want you
to know that.

1313
00:37:24,443 --> 00:37:25,508
liked you and I didn't want you
to know that.
>> Because you got that tongue

1314
00:37:25,510 --> 00:37:25,809
to know that.
>> Because you got that tongue
pull.

1315
00:37:25,811 --> 00:37:27,477
>> Because you got that tongue
pull.
That's why you were happy.

1316
00:37:27,479 --> 00:37:28,578
pull.
That's why you were happy.
That's why you were happy.

1317
00:37:28,580 --> 00:37:29,379
That's why you were happy.
That's why you were happy.
>> Man! Cut! Cut!

1318
00:37:29,381 --> 00:37:30,580
That's why you were happy.
>> Man! Cut! Cut!
>> That's why I'm glad we did

1319
00:37:30,582 --> 00:37:31,681
>> Man! Cut! Cut!
>> That's why I'm glad we did
this "Uncensored," so some of

1320
00:37:31,683 --> 00:37:32,682
>> That's why I'm glad we did
this "Uncensored," so some of
these lies can come out.

1321
00:37:32,684 --> 00:37:33,950
this "Uncensored," so some of
these lies can come out.
>> Next question. Next.

1322
00:37:33,952 --> 00:37:35,185
these lies can come out.
>> Next question. Next.
But that's how it happened.

1323
00:37:35,187 --> 00:37:36,519
>> Next question. Next.
But that's how it happened.
God bless y'all. Next question.

1324
00:37:36,521 --> 00:37:37,687
But that's how it happened.
God bless y'all. Next question.
>> And another thing that people

1325
00:37:37,689 --> 00:37:39,089
God bless y'all. Next question.
>> And another thing that people
didn't know -- before Tam and

1326
00:37:39,091 --> 00:37:39,456
>> And another thing that people
didn't know -- before Tam and
I --

1327
00:37:39,458 --> 00:37:40,290
didn't know -- before Tam and
I --
>> Man, come on!

1328
00:37:40,292 --> 00:37:41,358
I --
>> Man, come on!
This is my interview.

1329
00:37:41,360 --> 00:37:42,859
>> Man, come on!
This is my interview.
>> Before Tam and I got married,

1330
00:37:42,861 --> 00:37:43,893
This is my interview.
>> Before Tam and I got married,
you got to tell them

1331
00:37:43,895 --> 00:37:46,796
>> Before Tam and I got married,
you got to tell them
that you were actually engaged.

1332
00:37:46,798 --> 00:37:47,797
you got to tell them
that you were actually engaged.
>> I was talking to this guy.

1333
00:37:47,799 --> 00:37:48,932
that you were actually engaged.
>> I was talking to this guy.
He was in the Navy.

1334
00:37:48,934 --> 00:37:50,400
>> I was talking to this guy.
He was in the Navy.
And we were singing together.

1335
00:37:50,402 --> 00:37:51,534
He was in the Navy.
And we were singing together.
So, me and David was spending

1336
00:37:51,536 --> 00:37:52,669
And we were singing together.
So, me and David was spending
a whole lot of time together.

1337
00:37:52,671 --> 00:37:54,904
So, me and David was spending
a whole lot of time together.
So while us -- by us spending

1338
00:37:54,906 --> 00:37:56,806
a whole lot of time together.
So while us -- by us spending
this time together, I started

1339
00:37:56,808 --> 00:37:59,376
So while us -- by us spending
this time together, I started
falling in love with him, David.

1340
00:37:59,378 --> 00:38:00,210
this time together, I started
falling in love with him, David.
And the guy.

1341
00:38:00,212 --> 00:38:01,745
falling in love with him, David.
And the guy.
>> But you was already in love.

1342
00:38:01,747 --> 00:38:04,314
And the guy.
>> But you was already in love.
>> I was -- I liked him a lot.

1343
00:38:04,316 --> 00:38:05,482
>> But you was already in love.
>> I was -- I liked him a lot.
I don't think I was in love.

1344
00:38:05,484 --> 00:38:06,116
>> I was -- I liked him a lot.
I don't think I was in love.
I think -- You know,

1345
00:38:06,118 --> 00:38:07,584
I don't think I was in love.
I think -- You know,
it was like one of those

1346
00:38:07,586 --> 00:38:08,952
I think -- You know,
it was like one of those
moments, like I said,

1347
00:38:08,954 --> 00:38:10,286
it was like one of those
moments, like I said,
you know, not knowing

1348
00:38:10,288 --> 00:38:12,956
moments, like I said,
you know, not knowing
my worth and just giving in

1349
00:38:12,958 --> 00:38:14,891
you know, not knowing
my worth and just giving in
to something, and it wasn't

1350
00:38:14,893 --> 00:38:17,093
my worth and just giving in
to something, and it wasn't
what I thought it was.

1351
00:38:17,095 --> 00:38:19,195
to something, and it wasn't
what I thought it was.
>> You broke his heart.

1352
00:38:19,197 --> 00:38:20,563
what I thought it was.
>> You broke his heart.
Look in the camera and apologize

1353
00:38:20,565 --> 00:38:20,964
>> You broke his heart.
Look in the camera and apologize
to him.

1354
00:38:20,966 --> 00:38:21,598
Look in the camera and apologize
to him.
>> I'm sorry.

1355
00:38:21,600 --> 00:38:22,666
to him.
>> I'm sorry.
>> For breaking his heart.

1356
00:38:22,668 --> 00:38:23,767
>> I'm sorry.
>> For breaking his heart.
>> For breaking your heart,

1357
00:38:23,769 --> 00:38:24,701
>> For breaking his heart.
>> For breaking your heart,
if I broke your heart.

1358
00:38:24,703 --> 00:38:25,635
>> For breaking your heart,
if I broke your heart.
If I broke your heart,

1359
00:38:25,637 --> 00:38:26,736
if I broke your heart.
If I broke your heart,
I'm sorry.

1360
00:38:26,738 --> 00:38:27,971
If I broke your heart,
I'm sorry.
I apologize,

1361
00:38:27,973 --> 00:38:29,105
I'm sorry.
I apologize,
but that was the best thing

1362
00:38:29,107 --> 00:38:30,440
I apologize,
but that was the best thing
that I could have did for me.

1363
00:38:30,442 --> 00:38:31,274
but that was the best thing
that I could have did for me.
>> Is getting with David.

1364
00:38:31,276 --> 00:38:31,741
that I could have did for me.
>> Is getting with David.
Say that.

1365
00:38:31,743 --> 00:38:32,742
>> Is getting with David.
Say that.
>> Is getting with David.

1366
00:38:32,744 --> 00:38:36,012
Say that.
>> Is getting with David.
Okay, so, the next question.

1367
00:38:39,583 --> 00:38:43,319
>> Well, if I could explain
what a shadow chick is,
because growing up,

1368
00:38:43,321 --> 00:38:44,554
what a shadow chick is,
because growing up,
I didn't have a boyfriend

1369
00:38:44,556 --> 00:38:46,423
because growing up,
I didn't have a boyfriend
like most of my friends.

1370
00:38:46,425 --> 00:38:48,625
I didn't have a boyfriend
like most of my friends.
And I would have guys --

1371
00:38:48,627 --> 00:38:51,027
like most of my friends.
And I would have guys --
once I did get out on my own,

1372
00:38:51,029 --> 00:38:51,728
And I would have guys --
once I did get out on my own,
they would only come

1373
00:38:51,730 --> 00:38:53,363
once I did get out on my own,
they would only come
when it was dark.

1374
00:38:53,365 --> 00:38:54,998
they would only come
when it was dark.
So that's why I got the name

1375
00:38:55,000 --> 00:38:56,766
when it was dark.
So that's why I got the name
from that I was a shadow chick.

1376
00:38:56,768 --> 00:38:58,268
So that's why I got the name
from that I was a shadow chick.
I was good enough for you

1377
00:38:58,270 --> 00:38:59,702
from that I was a shadow chick.
I was good enough for you
to hang out with me in the dark,

1378
00:38:59,704 --> 00:39:00,904
I was good enough for you
to hang out with me in the dark,
but not to be seen with you

1379
00:39:00,906 --> 00:39:02,238
to hang out with me in the dark,
but not to be seen with you
in the daylight.

1380
00:39:02,240 --> 00:39:04,707
but not to be seen with you
in the daylight.
I want to explain to you ladies

1381
00:39:04,709 --> 00:39:05,809
in the daylight.
I want to explain to you ladies
that are thick out there

1382
00:39:05,811 --> 00:39:07,544
I want to explain to you ladies
that are thick out there
that you are worth.

1383
00:39:07,546 --> 00:39:09,145
that are thick out there
that you are worth.
You bring favor

1384
00:39:09,147 --> 00:39:10,914
that you are worth.
You bring favor
to your relationship.

1385
00:39:10,916 --> 00:39:11,915
You bring favor
to your relationship.
We are the favor

1386
00:39:11,917 --> 00:39:13,550
to your relationship.
We are the favor
in the relationship.

1387
00:39:13,552 --> 00:39:17,253
We are the favor
in the relationship.
So know your worth, that you

1388
00:39:17,255 --> 00:39:19,522
in the relationship.
So know your worth, that you
are worth $1 million and more.

1389
00:39:19,524 --> 00:39:21,324
So know your worth, that you
are worth $1 million and more.
And it's not just about money,

1390
00:39:21,326 --> 00:39:22,025
are worth $1 million and more.
And it's not just about money,
but you're worth

1391
00:39:22,027 --> 00:39:23,159
And it's not just about money,
but you're worth
to be treated fairly.

1392
00:39:23,161 --> 00:39:24,160
but you're worth
to be treated fairly.
You're worth to be treated

1393
00:39:24,162 --> 00:39:24,828
to be treated fairly.
You're worth to be treated
right.

1394
00:39:24,830 --> 00:39:26,996
You're worth to be treated
right.
I mean, you deserve that.

1395
00:39:26,998 --> 00:39:28,731
right.
I mean, you deserve that.
And don't just sell yourself

1396
00:39:28,733 --> 00:39:31,067
I mean, you deserve that.
And don't just sell yourself
cheap just to be with somebody.

1397
00:39:31,069 --> 00:39:33,002
And don't just sell yourself
cheap just to be with somebody.
I want people to know and women

1398
00:39:33,004 --> 00:39:34,637
cheap just to be with somebody.
I want people to know and women
to know that you're worth

1399
00:39:34,639 --> 00:39:36,473
I want people to know and women
to know that you're worth
everything that you deserve.

1400
00:39:36,475 --> 00:39:38,007
to know that you're worth
everything that you deserve.
You're worth everything

1401
00:39:38,009 --> 00:39:39,242
everything that you deserve.
You're worth everything
that you deserve.

1402
00:39:40,578 --> 00:39:41,945
<i> Not flossing well?</i>

1403
00:39:41,947 --> 00:39:43,213
<i> Then add the Whoa!</i>

1404
00:39:43,215 --> 00:39:44,848
<i> of Listerine to your routine.</i>

1405
00:39:44,850 --> 00:39:46,116
<i> New science</i>
<i> shows</i>

1406
00:39:46,118 --> 00:39:48,284
<i> Listerine is 5X</i>
<i> more effective</i>

1407
00:39:48,286 --> 00:39:49,619
<i> than floss</i>
<i> at reducing plaque</i>

1408
00:39:49,621 --> 00:39:50,687
<i> above the gumline.</i>

1409
00:39:50,689 --> 00:39:52,722
<i> For a cleaner,</i>
<i> healthier mouth.</i>

1410
00:39:52,724 --> 00:39:53,656
Ahhhhh.

1411
00:39:53,658 --> 00:39:55,024
<i> Listerine.</i>
<i> Feel the Whoa!</i>

1412
00:39:58,530 --> 00:40:00,830
But I feel like
I'm forgetting something else.

1413
00:40:03,001 --> 00:40:05,101
Oh! Shoe's untied!

1414
00:40:05,103 --> 00:40:06,536
¶

1415
00:40:06,538 --> 00:40:07,370
Nope.

1416
00:40:07,372 --> 00:40:10,173
¶

1417
00:40:10,574 --> 00:40:12,842
>> TECH: At Safelite, we'll take
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1418
00:40:12,878 --> 00:40:15,411
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1419
00:40:15,447 --> 00:40:17,113
That means less stress for you.

1420
00:40:17,149 --> 00:40:18,248
>> WOMAN: Thanks.
>> TECH: My pleasure.

1421
00:40:18,283 --> 00:40:19,382
Have a good one.
>> WOMAN: You too.

1422
00:40:19,417 --> 00:40:21,551
>> TECH: Schedule today
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1423
00:40:21,586 --> 00:40:24,821
>> SINGERS: ¶ Safelite repair,
Safelite replace. ¶

1424
00:40:25,689 --> 00:40:27,457
(Man)
Excuse me, would you mind taking
a picture of us?

1425
00:40:27,492 --> 00:40:28,491
(Tony) Oh, no problem.
(Man) Thanks.

1426
00:40:28,527 --> 00:40:29,459
(Tony)
Yes, problem.

1427
00:40:29,494 --> 00:40:30,493
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1428
00:40:30,529 --> 00:40:32,929
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tons of storage.

1429
00:40:32,964 --> 00:40:34,364
So you can take all the pics!

1430
00:40:34,399 --> 00:40:35,965
(VO)
Trade-in any iPhone in any
condition

1431
00:40:36,001 --> 00:40:37,167
and get a new iPhone 15 Pro

1432
00:40:37,202 --> 00:40:38,635
and an iPad and Apple Watch SE

1433
00:40:38,670 --> 00:40:39,302
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1434
00:40:39,337 --> 00:40:40,170
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1435
00:40:40,704 --> 00:40:42,505
¶

1436
00:40:42,507 --> 00:40:44,440
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1437
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1438
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1439
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1440
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1441
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1442
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1443
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1444
00:41:03,061 --> 00:41:04,827
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1445
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1446
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1447
00:41:08,733 --> 00:41:10,133
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1448
00:41:12,404 --> 00:41:13,369
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1449
00:41:13,371 --> 00:41:15,038
all free clear
for my laundry.

1450
00:41:16,107 --> 00:41:17,574
It's free of
dyes and perfumes.

1451
00:41:18,276 --> 00:41:20,310
And doesn't leave behind
irritating residue.

1452
00:41:20,979 --> 00:41:22,845
For a clean that's
gentle on skin,

1453
00:41:22,847 --> 00:41:25,148
all you need is
all free clear.

1454
00:41:25,983 --> 00:41:27,417
And since I get
5% off every day

1455
00:41:27,452 --> 00:41:28,785
with the MyLowe's
Rewards credit card,

1456
00:41:28,820 --> 00:41:30,053
we can get it today.

1457
00:41:30,088 --> 00:41:30,954
No waiting for a sale.

1458
00:41:30,989 --> 00:41:32,155
Wait, we could have
got this yesterday

1459
00:41:32,190 --> 00:41:33,056
at 5% off?

1460
00:41:33,091 --> 00:41:34,157
Or the day before that?

1461
00:41:34,192 --> 00:41:35,692
Or the day that it broke?

1462
00:41:35,727 --> 00:41:36,559
He broke it.
- We'll take it.

1463
00:41:36,595 --> 00:41:37,827
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1466
00:41:40,664 --> 00:41:42,131
@NotHowie says

1467
00:41:42,133 --> 00:41:43,533
"Taco Bell only really hits
after midnight".

1468
00:41:43,535 --> 00:41:45,802
Which is why I'm gonna use
the Cantina Chicken Menu

1469
00:41:45,804 --> 00:41:47,537
to help him see
the Taco Bell light.

1470
00:41:47,539 --> 00:41:48,104
It's hits.

1471
00:41:48,106 --> 00:41:48,938
Hi!

1472
00:41:50,008 --> 00:41:51,040
Are you @NotHowie?

1473
00:41:51,042 --> 00:41:51,908
The food hits right?

1474
00:41:51,910 --> 00:41:52,842
<i> The Cantina Chicken</i>

1475
00:41:52,844 --> 00:41:53,843
<i> Crispy Taco isn't just</i>

1476
00:41:53,845 --> 00:41:54,611
<i> for late night.</i>

1477
00:41:54,613 --> 00:41:55,311
SFX: BONG!

1478
00:41:58,482 --> 00:42:04,087
>> I started a clothing line
because of the issues
that I was having as a plus-size

1479
00:42:04,089 --> 00:42:06,489
because of the issues
that I was having as a plus-size
or thick girl, because I would

1480
00:42:06,491 --> 00:42:07,624
that I was having as a plus-size
or thick girl, because I would
always go shopping,

1481
00:42:07,626 --> 00:42:09,359
or thick girl, because I would
always go shopping,
and it's like I found a lot of

1482
00:42:09,361 --> 00:42:11,394
always go shopping,
and it's like I found a lot of
things with a bunch of flowers,

1483
00:42:11,396 --> 00:42:12,862
and it's like I found a lot of
things with a bunch of flowers,
nothing that fit right.

1484
00:42:12,864 --> 00:42:14,063
things with a bunch of flowers,
nothing that fit right.
And I just felt like

1485
00:42:14,065 --> 00:42:16,199
nothing that fit right.
And I just felt like
a big tablecloth.

1486
00:42:16,201 --> 00:42:18,034
And I just felt like
a big tablecloth.
So I would get so frustrated

1487
00:42:18,036 --> 00:42:18,768
a big tablecloth.
So I would get so frustrated
for years,

1488
00:42:18,770 --> 00:42:20,436
So I would get so frustrated
for years,
especially at my heaviest.

1489
00:42:20,438 --> 00:42:21,804
for years,
especially at my heaviest.
So I started the clothing line

1490
00:42:21,806 --> 00:42:22,905
especially at my heaviest.
So I started the clothing line
because I wanted something

1491
00:42:22,907 --> 00:42:25,241
So I started the clothing line
because I wanted something
that was well put together

1492
00:42:25,243 --> 00:42:28,244
because I wanted something
that was well put together
for us, by us, that I felt

1493
00:42:28,246 --> 00:42:29,579
that was well put together
for us, by us, that I felt
like would look good on me,

1494
00:42:29,581 --> 00:42:31,814
for us, by us, that I felt
like would look good on me,
so it would look good on you, up

1495
00:42:31,816 --> 00:42:33,449
like would look good on me,
so it would look good on you, up
and to, you know, a 30, 32.

1496
00:42:33,451 --> 00:42:35,685
so it would look good on you, up
and to, you know, a 30, 32.
That was at my heaviest.

1497
00:42:35,687 --> 00:42:37,820
and to, you know, a 30, 32.
That was at my heaviest.
So I'm pushing for us

1498
00:42:37,822 --> 00:42:39,555
That was at my heaviest.
So I'm pushing for us
to look good, just as good

1499
00:42:39,557 --> 00:42:41,090
So I'm pushing for us
to look good, just as good
as the little ladies, you know?

1500
00:42:41,092 --> 00:42:42,425
to look good, just as good
as the little ladies, you know?
No offense.

1501
00:42:42,427 --> 00:42:44,460
as the little ladies, you know?
No offense.
I'm not throwing no shade, but I

1502
00:42:44,462 --> 00:42:45,762
No offense.
I'm not throwing no shade, but I
wanted us to look good, too.

1503
00:42:45,764 --> 00:42:47,330
I'm not throwing no shade, but I
wanted us to look good, too.
So I wanted something

1504
00:42:47,332 --> 00:42:48,464
wanted us to look good, too.
So I wanted something
for the everyday woman

1505
00:42:48,466 --> 00:42:49,666
So I wanted something
for the everyday woman
that you could look good

1506
00:42:49,668 --> 00:42:52,468
for the everyday woman
that you could look good
and feel fresh and check us out.

1507
00:42:52,470 --> 00:42:55,104
that you could look good
and feel fresh and check us out.
Sizes 12 to 32, y'all, there's

1508
00:42:55,106 --> 00:42:56,506
and feel fresh and check us out.
Sizes 12 to 32, y'all, there's
some really cute stuff in there.

1509
00:42:56,508 --> 00:42:57,307
Sizes 12 to 32, y'all, there's
some really cute stuff in there.
You can dress it up,

1510
00:42:57,309 --> 00:42:59,309
some really cute stuff in there.
You can dress it up,
dress it down, work out in it,

1511
00:42:59,311 --> 00:43:00,209
You can dress it up,
dress it down, work out in it,
run errands.

1512
00:43:00,211 --> 00:43:01,844
dress it down, work out in it,
run errands.
But it's for us.

1513
00:43:01,846 --> 00:43:03,746
run errands.
But it's for us.
So check it out.

1514
00:43:09,019 --> 00:43:14,757
I just want y'all to know
the sky is not just the limit.
It's beyond the sky.

1515
00:43:14,759 --> 00:43:16,559
the sky is not just the limit.
It's beyond the sky.
Let's go into the hemisphere,

1516
00:43:16,561 --> 00:43:17,493
It's beyond the sky.
Let's go into the hemisphere,
I mean, where

1517
00:43:17,495 --> 00:43:19,095
Let's go into the hemisphere,
I mean, where
it's black up there.

1518
00:43:19,097 --> 00:43:20,863
I mean, where
it's black up there.
I mean, we can reach for it.

1519
00:43:20,865 --> 00:43:22,565
it's black up there.
I mean, we can reach for it.
It's never too late.

1520
00:43:22,567 --> 00:43:24,434
I mean, we can reach for it.
It's never too late.
Y'all, it can be done.

1521
00:43:24,735 --> 00:43:25,868
Don't quit on yourselves.

1522
00:43:26,003 --> 00:43:28,905
Love yourself. Love Jesus.

1523
00:43:29,039 --> 00:43:30,239
And I'm telling you,

1524
00:43:30,374 --> 00:43:31,374
the Lord will take you far,

1525
00:43:31,508 --> 00:43:32,141
if you love the Lord

1526
00:43:32,276 --> 00:43:33,443
with all your heart.

1527
00:43:33,577 --> 00:43:34,477
And there's nothing

1528
00:43:34,611 --> 00:43:35,611
that can be done.

1529
00:43:35,746 --> 00:43:36,979
And that's because

1530
00:43:37,114 --> 00:43:38,181
that's my faith.

1531
00:43:38,315 --> 00:43:39,515
That's my faith base.

1532
00:43:39,650 --> 00:43:40,216
But I love y'all.

1533
00:43:40,351 --> 00:43:40,717
I couldn't

1534
00:43:40,851 --> 00:43:43,019
have done it with out y'all

1535
00:43:43,153 --> 00:43:44,320
and just even y'all supporting

1536
00:43:44,455 --> 00:43:44,687
me.

1537
00:43:44,822 --> 00:43:45,788
Thank y'all so much.

1538
00:43:45,923 --> 00:43:47,724
And just having this opportunity

1539
00:43:47,858 --> 00:43:49,258
to sit and talk to you.

1540
00:43:49,393 --> 00:43:50,326
I hope this is a blessing

1541
00:43:50,461 --> 00:43:52,528
to you to not quit,

1542
00:43:52,663 --> 00:43:54,230
not give up on yourself.

1543
00:43:54,365 --> 00:43:56,933
You can do it, whatever it is.

1544
00:44:00,004 --> 00:44:02,421
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