7. “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.” 
Nina Simone At The Beacon Theater

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Simone began playing classical music at three but eventually shifted to blues and activism. She proved that changing your dreams is part of life and eventually puts you on the right path.

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