Michael Bearden Instagram – I’ve known Patti, (I won’t say how many years. But, it’s a LOT ☺️) As usual, I have many stories. One real quick. I was co-producing one of her records. The late great Jehryl Bushy was the executive in charge. We had a serious deadline to complete our work. So we had two studios going at Westlake. We needed Ms. Pat to finish some things we needed. So she flew from Philly, (made a stop to get some of her favorite food. I’ll tell more in the book.) And came to the studio. It was already very late. We told her to just go get some rest and come in early in the morning. We said, ‘You just got off a long flight Ms. Pat!’ She insisted on staying. She stayed there until it was light outside! She sang her butt off too! Didn’t complain about anything we needed her to do. It was one of the most amazing displays of greatness I’d seen in my long career! (I’m skipping over a lot but, I’ll fill that in due time) If you truly “love” something, you can accomplish anything you want to do. But, you have to love it sincerely! Patti obviously loves what she does. How else could one be as awesome as she’s been over all these years?! And, still going! HBD🎉🎉 @mspattilabelle And, many more. Love you! ❤️M~