The author reflects on a transformative experience while touring as a professional singer, noting the initial joy of performing at prestigious venues was contrasted sharply with subsequent gigs at clubs catering to affluent men. This shift led to discomfort as performances were met with disrespectful behavior from patrons, which caused emotional turmoil. Despite the challenges, nostalgia for the earlier, more glamorous performances remains strong and highlights the unpredictable nature of a performer's journey.
"As they become known to and accepted by us, our feelings and the honest exploration of them become sanctuaries and spawning grounds for the most radical and daring of ideas."
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