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When I sing, I have to live in that moment, so my audience can feel that. That is my reason for doing art.
Jill Scott
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Jill Scott
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: April 4
Actor
Film Actor
Jazz Musician
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Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Television Actor
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Jill Heather Scott
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When I first became famous, I didn't know if I could go where I wanted to because I didn't know how people were going to act. Some folks would scream and holler, and I didn't know what to do with that.
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One day, I just got up to read a poem and started singing. I looked around - the reaction was great. And I said, oh, boy. I like this.
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Singing and acting suit me. I made a vow to myself, to do everything that I can do with this life that I have, and I have to find the time to do this. Sometimes I need to be an actress. Sometimes I don't need to be Jill.
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When I got my success I became decadent for a while. This was 2003 to 2008. I fell for tiramisu really hard. I've become more moderate since, because African-Americans are prone to diabetes.
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Whatever happens in my life, whether I stand up or I fall down, whatever the case, I'm going to use it in my art. Why? Because I'm an artist and I have to.
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I could float in the pool for hours, just letting the water carry me.
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My intention is to make music that you can enjoy at all times.
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I was backstage at the House of Blues in L.A where I was about to perform, and Stevie Wonder and Prince turned up at my dressing room together! Stevie started beat boxing and Prince started singing one of my songs, all of a sudden it was like I was in a cypher with these incredible artists.
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Just because you have a nightmare doesn't mean you stop dreaming.
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People think that lemon is good for the voice, but it dries it out.
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I think, as an artist, you have to have experienced some deep turmoil, some kind of pain, because that's what connects you with the world. That's what makes it juicy!
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If a woman is happy, then your society is happy.
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I'm going to be a strict mum. I know that love is the most important thing - you've got to have lots of kisses and cuddles - but you also need to mix it with discipline or you'll be in a heap of trouble.
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There are a lot of difficulties with people trying to conceive.
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When you get a jean for a larger girl, you have to have them tailored for you. Tailoring is indeed everything.
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We all get angry and jealous sometimes, none of us is perfect, but we should not try to be different.
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I'm going to do as much as I can with this life, and then I'm going to make sure to take some time off and be simple and ride my bike and hang out with friends.
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I don't write on demand - I wait for inspiration to come.
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I defy any woman who is pregnant and trying to concentrate really hard not to feel distracted.
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I've been enjoying playing with fashion - gold grills and diamond grills have just become a part of that.
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