Since I was three I've been playing the piano. I've been onstage. My mother is an Evangelist and I used to play the piano at her revival meetings. See image Nina Simone
Every day has its emotional difficulties. I miss my mother whether I'm singing her music or not. See image Nina Simone
What kept me sane was knowing that things would change, and it was a question of keeping myself together until they did. See image Nina Simone
I had spent many years pursuing excellence, because that is what classical music is all about... Now it was dedicated to freedom, and that was far more important. See image Nina Simone