The candidate was required to prepare himself by confession, fasting, and passing the night in prayer.
“I just always knew that I lived in two worlds. There was the world of my house and community, but to make my way in that white world I had to modify the way I spoke and acted. I had to sometimes not make direct eye contact.”
“As far commercial success, I don't think that's a focus but it's not that we don't enjoy that. It's not something you can attempt and achieve.”