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20 quotes by Sheila E.

Sheila E. Sheila E. in 1985 Background information Birth name Sheila Escovedo Born (1957-12-12) December 12, 1957 (age 57) Origin Oakland, California, United States Genres Pop, funk, Latin jazz, jazz fusion, rock Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, actress, percussionist, drummer Instruments Vocals, drums, percussion, bass Years active 1976–present Labels Warner Bros., Paisley Park, Concord Associated acts Prince, Sy Smith, Ringo Starr &...
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The youth are very important to me, they're the next generation, but I want to instill in kids, even in playing, that it's never too late and... →

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What drives me is really just being able to be a blessing to someone, you know. I really enjoy that, and as much as I can do, I will.

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I love talking to the youth and helping them as much as I can or encouraging them, if I can help them at all.

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Engaging with the audience lets them know I'm approachable. I don't like that whole, 'You can't talk to Sheila E thing' - I... →

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The break down for kids is communication. Music helps bring that bond.

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To me, the stage is like my living room, or my home, and when you come over to my house, I have to be a hostess and invite you in so that we can have... →

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Don't forget, I was a musician long before I ever met Prince. That's a big difference between me and those other women he's worked with.... →

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For us as entertainers traveling, the schedule gets really crazy - flying all the time, being on a bus tour, changing hotels every day. And it's... →

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I like being in the back. I've done that for so many years, I'm really comfortable doing it. I don't like the solo thing as much as I... →

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I went to a great church here in L.A., gave my heart to the Lord and felt freedom from things I've carried throughout my life that I just... →

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My genre of music is very eclectic. I might play some Latin jazz, or just go into a spontaneous jazz thing. That's the thing about coming to one... →

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I was running track early in my years and I was breaking track records in sprint running. I was training and I wanted to be in the Olympics. I... →

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The Emmy that I lost, and I can't remember his name, I lost to the man who did the Olympics. So, it was great to lose to him. It's the... →

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