Oct 23

I Keep Forgettin’

Cee Lo Green’s “Fool for You” came on, and I couldn’t help but sing along. It’s my favorite song from his album, The Lady Killer, and while we serenaded our respective Yous for whom we’re fools, it hit me that I interviewed the man less than a year ago.

I can’t really say that I had completely forgotten about it since all it took was hearing his song to jog my memory, but it’s not exactly something I think about a lot. Then again, the same thing happens with most of the things I’ve written and the people I’ve been fortunate to meet.

I’ve learned that humility helps promote further success and achievements in all we do, and I consider it an honor and privilege to be able to do what I do.

In 2009, I received an email from a spoken word artist in the UK by the name of Suli Breaks, who was hoping to have his video posted on Concrete Loop. We went back and forth, as I wasn’t sure whether it would be of interest but passed it along to Angel who published his R.I.P. piece. I admired his persistence (that’s a major component of the entertainment industry) and was glad he got some exposure.

Fast-forward to a few days ago, and I get another email from Suli about a piece he thinks may be of interest to me. Turns out, it was the perfect re-introduction to the history spotlights feature. When I emailed to tell him so, he remarked that it would be an “honour!!”

That made my day.

I don’t do what I do for a false sense of fame; I do it because I love being able to inform, educate, entertain and inspire. I lost sight of this at some point, but it’s a great thing that I didn’t completely forget it.

♫ Post Title Soundtrack: Michael McDonald — “I Keep Forgettin’”