The world we live in is vastly different from the world we think we live in.
When I set goals, they're more tangible than becoming famous. You don't build a company or a foundation for fame.
Yet I wanted to have children, and I knew that was my purpose, but I wasn't going to settle.
The Southern Baptist Church is a specific culture in itself. So, I had to study, talk to people, watch tape and go to performances to see how Gospel artists move compared to secular artists.
As part of my relationship with my wife and my daughter, and we share everything and talk about everything.
I did have a bunch of goals I wanted to achieve when I was financially able to do so, but they had nothing to do with fame.
Secular artists see themselves with performance; they are more self involved, presentational.
There were some initial instruments I had when I was young and made some trade-offs. Maybe a guitar I bought in a flea market. They weren't the greatest guitar but they would be cool to still have them. Other than that, not as a professional.
The West has given the world the symphony, and the novel.
Angel, a crowd of millions couldn’t hide you from me. I found you once. I’ll always find you.
That is fine benevolence, finely executed, which, like the Nile, comes from hidden sources.