 working middle-class African-American community on the south side of Chicago in the 50s and 60s. It is important to understand that back story. I think as we move through this conversation, you'll understand why I wanted to give you a sense of how he grew up. We all are the sum total of our life's experiences. It's important to hear that part of the story. At the age of 12, actually just before the age of 12, they discovered that you are a child prodigy.