Debra Smith
Debra Smith
investing people terrific
I think it is terrific to see people investing in our youth.
closed gas hang pulled store windows
Everybody's store was closed down. They wouldn't give us gas for the buses, they pulled shotguns on us. We didn't have no food. We had to hang out the windows to get water.
costs cover event prizes provided sponsors student
The sponsors made all the difference. Not only did they cover event costs but provided prizes for the student participants as well.
affected depicted help seeing
It's very powerful. Seeing a story like that depicted -- you can't help but be affected by it.
beautiful electricity gifts giving
You feel the electricity and the energy. We are giving something to them -- our gifts -- and they are giving something back to us -- their appreciation. And it's a beautiful exchange. That's why I'm a performer.