N2thelight said:

2elijah said:

Well, actually, it was obvious he alluded to a different topic because it was apparent he was not going to discuss or felt it necessary, to discuss that private part of his life with the interviewer.

It was the interviewer who basically brought it up that Bria was introduced to them by P, as his girlfriend, sometime during their arrival at Paisley Park. During the Q&A though, it was quite clear he was not going to give the interviewer anymore information concerning that private part of his life, than he already had during the visit to Paisley Park.

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Interesting. If this is true than i wish them much blessings in their journey together.

I didn't understand it why he said self-intereset is on the backburner.

They asked him about plans for family, marriage and such things and he said that self-intereset is on the back burner.

I thought he meant that he isn't intersted anymore to have a family or to marry again in the future.

And if they are together I expected him to say that he is very happy at least but not to say

that his self interested is on the back burner. This really doesn't sound good or friendly to me.

Maybe I just don't understand what he means with that.

It still seems strange to me that he is in love with Bria Valente. I thought he was already a JW

when he was with Manuela. When they were together he let everybody know that she is clearly his girl!

I just remember the pictures of Prince and Bria at the channel show. They stood miles away from

each other when they took pictures of them. If he really likes her why he seems to be afraid to

stand next to her, hands around her waist or something like that. Is it because he is not allowed to because of the JW-faith?

And I find it kinda interesting, that all his "friends" including Bria hanging around in his house.

They are like a religious big family.

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laurarichardson said:

alexnvrmnd777 said:

Oh, and why Prince felt the need to have his boyfriends around for the interview I'll never know. Tavis "showed up" for dinner, and of course Larry and Tina just happened to be there too for their 4-course veggie din-din. It's funny. He says because of all the religion (or spirituality, I guess) he's been able to relax more around people, yet he continues to build walls himself and make himself sound even more aloof than ever. It used to be cool back in the day (and some would even argue that) because...well, his music actually said something and was slammin'! Now, he just sounds like a ranting old man on the corner with a "The End Is Near" sign.

Having the Ebony staff and friends over for a meal is not being aloof. When he had big celebrity parties in L.A. you had complaining from fans and when he has his friends and magazine people over his being aloof. Make up your minds already aloof or does he have his own circle of friends that he likes to chill with like most normal people. or maybe it is because he has decided to mingle with other black people perhaps that is what is upsetting some fans because no one seemed to complaining when he was hanging with W&L.

I guess you think it was cool back in the day when P never did interviews with anyone and certainly would not have had dinner with any reporter. Was rude and obnoxious to fans and really had nothing to say in his music except (have as much sex as possible). After reading the article which I will admit was a puff piece I came away from it thinking that P has found some measure of peace and anyone that finds away of being happy with hurting others is in a good place.

It is unfortunate that some fans want P to be miserable so he can make better music.

I also think that he has learned from his past mistakes and is attempting to move forward in wisdom. Many orgers are complaing about the way he is handling his relationship with Bria and comparing it to other past relationships- I think he has found peace in his life and he is no longer living for himself but for his God- so in doing that- he saw the need to change some relationship things so that perhaps they won't end in disaster.

that in itself is respectful

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Evvy said:

laurarichardson said:

Having the Ebony staff and friends over for a meal is not being aloof. When he had big celebrity parties in L.A. you had complaining from fans and when he has his friends and magazine people over his being aloof. Make up your minds already aloof or does he have his own circle of friends that he likes to chill with like most normal people. or maybe it is because he has decided to mingle with other black people perhaps that is what is upsetting some fans because no one seemed to complaining when he was hanging with W&L.

I guess you think it was cool back in the day when P never did interviews with anyone and certainly would not have had dinner with any reporter. Was rude and obnoxious to fans and really had nothing to say in his music except (have as much sex as possible). After reading the article which I will admit was a puff piece I came away from it thinking that P has found some measure of peace and anyone that finds away of being happy with hurting others is in a good place.

It is unfortunate that some fans want P to be miserable so he can make better music.

I also think that he has learned from his past mistakes and is attempting to move forward in wisdom. Many orgers are complaing about the way he is handling his relationship with Bria and comparing it to other past relationships- I think he has found peace in his life and he is no longer living for himself but for his God- so in doing that- he saw the need to change some relationship things so that perhaps they won't end in disaster.

that in itself is respectful

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Mmh, you are right! He is just handeling it otherwise.

Hope both of them are happy. Bria was very different before he met Prince.

She really changed. It's all good when they are in love or like to be together

if that is all. But for my taste he doesn't change that much when it comes to

his sexual music. He is still the same but without dirty words. A lot more religious lyrics of course.

It just makes me a bit angry he is handling his relationship with Bria that "cold". It looks cold to me.

hestilllovesme said:

Evvy said:

I also think that he has learned from his past mistakes and is attempting to move forward in wisdom. Many orgers are complaing about the way he is handling his relationship with Bria and comparing it to other past relationships- I think he has found peace in his life and he is no longer living for himself but for his God- so in doing that- he saw the need to change some relationship things so that perhaps they won't end in disaster.

that in itself is respectful

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Mmh, you are right! He is just handeling it otherwise.

Hope both of them are happy. Bria was very different before he met Prince.

She really changed. It's all good when they are in love or like to be together

if that is all. But for my taste he doesn't change that much when it comes to

his sexual music. He is still the same but without dirty words. A lot more religious lyrics of course.

It just makes me a bit angry he is handling his relationship with Bria that "cold". It looks cold to me.

The question is, why should fans concern themselves with his personal relationships or which friends he invites to his home? Quite frankly, that's really none of the fans' business.

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laurarichardson said:

alexnvrmnd777 said:

Oh, and why Prince felt the need to have his boyfriends around for the interview I'll never know. Tavis "showed up" for dinner, and of course Larry and Tina just happened to be there too for their 4-course veggie din-din. It's funny. He says because of all the religion (or spirituality, I guess) he's been able to relax more around people, yet he continues to build walls himself and make himself sound even more aloof than ever. It used to be cool back in the day (and some would even argue that) because...well, his music actually said something and was slammin'! Now, he just sounds like a ranting old man on the corner with a "The End Is Near" sign.

Having the Ebony staff and friends over for a meal is not being aloof. When he had big celebrity parties in L.A. you had complaining from fans and when he has his friends and magazine people over his being aloof. Make up your minds already aloof or does he have his own circle of friends that he likes to chill with like most normal people. or maybe it is because he has decided to mingle with other black people perhaps that is what is upsetting some fans because no one seemed to complaining when he was hanging with W&L.

I guess you think it was cool back in the day when P never did interviews with anyone and certainly would not have had dinner with any reporter. Was rude and obnoxious to fans and really had nothing to say in his music except (have as much sex as possible). After reading the article which I will admit was a puff piece I came away from it thinking that P has found some measure of peace and anyone that finds away of being happy with hurting others is in a good place.

It is unfortunate that some fans want P to be miserable so he can make better music.

alexnvrmnd777 said:

laurarichardson said:

Having the Ebony staff and friends over for a meal is not being aloof. When he had big celebrity parties in L.A. you had complaining from fans and when he has his friends and magazine people over his being aloof. Make up your minds already aloof or does he have his own circle of friends that he likes to chill with like most normal people. or maybe it is because he has decided to mingle with other black people perhaps that is what is upsetting some fans because no one seemed to complaining when he was hanging with W&L.

I guess you think it was cool back in the day when P never did interviews with anyone and certainly would not have had dinner with any reporter. Was rude and obnoxious to fans and really had nothing to say in his music except (have as much sex as possible). After reading the article which I will admit was a puff piece I came away from it thinking that P has found some measure of peace and anyone that finds away of being happy with hurting others is in a good place.

It is unfortunate that some fans want P to be miserable so he can make better music.

Yes, his answers to almost everything was extremely aloof in this "interview". He loves to try to appear Mr. Mysterious and deep to everyone when he's about as deep as a bedpan. Just sounds like he regurgitates whatever's being read/taught to him in the Jehovah faith. Which, if it keeps his butt happy at night, then so be it. I'm all for someone being at peace, happy, etc... Just come a LOT better and CORRECT when you're giving an interview, which is all this really is (and a weak one at that). And for the record, Prince a LOT more to say in his music besides "have as much sex as possible"! You can't be a "real" Prince fan and think that's all he ever sang about. Sounds like an exaggeration to me, kiddo...

Yes! Anyone who thinks Prince only sang about sex seriously has not listened to his music very much or in detail.

http://prince.org/msg/7/337870

Well there's a thread now to discuss the interview.

hestilllovesme said:

N2thelight said:

2elijah said: Interesting. If this is true than i wish them much blessings in their journey together.

I didn't understand it why he said self-intereset is on the backburner.

They asked him about plans for family, marriage and such things and he said that self-intereset is on the back burner.

I thought he meant that he isn't intersted anymore to have a family or to marry again in the future.

And if they are together I expected him to say that he is very happy at least but not to say

that his self interested is on the back burner. This really doesn't sound good or friendly to me.

Maybe I just don't understand what he means with that.

It still seems strange to me that he is in love with Bria Valente. I thought he was already a JW

when he was with Manuela. When they were together he let everybody know that she is clearly his girl!

I just remember the pictures of Prince and Bria at the channel show. They stood miles away from

each other when they took pictures of them. If he really likes her why he seems to be afraid to

stand next to her, hands around her waist or something like that. Is it because he is not allowed to because of the JW-faith?

And I find it kinda interesting, that all his "friends" including Bria hanging around in his house.

They are like a religious big family.

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"not-worth-it" edit

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robinhood said:

"not-worth-it" edit

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Why would you say that....

wow tough crowd....

godswill said:

hestilllovesme said:

I didn't understand it why he said self-intereset is on the backburner.

They asked him about plans for family, marriage and such things and he said that self-intereset is on the back burner.

I thought he meant that he isn't intersted anymore to have a family or to marry again in the future.

And if they are together I expected him to say that he is very happy at least but not to say

that his self interested is on the back burner. This really doesn't sound good or friendly to me.

Maybe I just don't understand what he means with that.

It still seems strange to me that he is in love with Bria Valente. I thought he was already a JW

when he was with Manuela. When they were together he let everybody know that she is clearly his girl!

I just remember the pictures of Prince and Bria at the channel show. They stood miles away from

each other when they took pictures of them. If he really likes her why he seems to be afraid to

stand next to her, hands around her waist or something like that. Is it because he is not allowed to because of the JW-faith?

And I find it kinda interesting, that all his "friends" including Bria hanging around in his house.

They are like a religious big family.

[Edited 6/11/10 4:06am]

[Edited 6/11/10 4:08am]

Taking words out of context is the normal..http://www.handprint.com/...nnets.html. Now when

you go back over threads then you see. welcome to the org 'love sonnet' What Prince to be happy and that no lie... People are not honest here so maybe this will clear it up Peace & Love

[Edited 6/11/10 8:55am]

????????? why edited?

Rorywan said:

alexnvrmnd777 said:

Yes, his answers to almost everything was extremely aloof in this "interview". He loves to try to appear Mr. Mysterious and deep to everyone when he's about as deep as a bedpan. Just sounds like he regurgitates whatever's being read/taught to him in the Jehovah faith. Which, if it keeps his butt happy at night, then so be it. I'm all for someone being at peace, happy, etc... Just come a LOT better and CORRECT when you're giving an interview, which is all this really is (and a weak one at that). And for the record, Prince a LOT more to say in his music besides "have as much sex as possible"! You can't be a "real" Prince fan and think that's all he ever sang about. Sounds like an exaggeration to me, kiddo...

Yes! Anyone who thinks Prince only sang about sex seriously has not listened to his music very much or in detail.

he never was only about sex! I know that.

He is damn religious . He was back in the day and he is a lot more now.

But out there are a lot of people who only knows about the lady cab driver tunes!

hestilllovesme said:

godswill said:

Taking words out of context is the normal..http://www.handprint.com/...nnets.html. Now when

you go back over threads then you see. welcome to the org 'love sonnet' What Prince to be happy and that no lie... People are not honest here so maybe this will clear it up Peace & Love

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????????? why edited? :-

peace. just see your w i edited because i have the full story in the other section

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self intarest on the back burner......

i think he means that as he said fairly recently-he'd dedicated his life to music-and obviously faith

mabey he decided after Manuela-no more-ill just write and perform and have my faith and friends

its not so hard to believe-after havibg it all for so long-anyone would get bored with it

nursev said:

gyro34 said:

Hey Nurse, wouldn't u like to sit in this chair with Prince?

HELL TO THE YES!!!!! But I wouldn't take up to much room from Princey

He's looking so invitingly... Mmmm.

Well, the Walmart in the little town I live in finally got the magazine on the shelves today! Read it and was not surprised by what I read. I thought there would be a little more to it, but I enjoyed it. I can understand why Prince reacts the way that he does around other people. I'm sure that if he were to ever come to the org, he would never come back. Some of the horrible things that so called fans, or used to be fans are disheartening. It would make me feel like these fans think they deserve me to kiss their feet just because they liked a song or a few albums I made. Personally, I would love for all the non Prince fans to leave since they have shown their total dislike of the man anymore. He is in a place where he can choose, simply, not to choose. He can do what he wants, at his own pace... and if we are brave enough and understanding enough, and strive to learn and share as much as he does... we will continue to follow.

2elijah said:

berniejobs said:

Two things.

I bought the magazine and read the article. It was a fun read. I love hearing the behind-the-photoshoot details that writers like to discuss upon meeting Prince. I love to hear what Prince has to say. I don't care much for the religion stuff, but he's allowed to discuss whatever he wants. Personally, I get really interested when he discusses his songwriting/recording processes. But honeslty, I just like hearing whatever he has to say, because you can tell that he wants to discuss things intelligently.

About the Ebony/black issue. I don't know how I personally feel about segregating "black" people in a magazine. Reading some of the other articles in the issue made me think about how difficult it must be to keep your writing caged within the "black" topics just to stay in sync with the Ebony/black theme. Like, almost every article in there has to bring up "being black" or feature someone black. Sure, that's the idea, but it's gotta be hard for an editor to turn down good "white" stories. But it seems to me like the magazine tries hard to stay within the theme of "black" throughout every story. Whether that's good or bad isn't for me to decide...

Having said that, I also thing if there was an "Ivory" magazine dedicated to "white culture" it would be viewed as racist. Why? I don't know. Maybe because black people don't want to be excluded from what white people do. So why, then, is the reverse okay?

For example, with a couple exceptions, the skateboarding culture is (or at least was) generally a "white thing". But that whole culture of skateboarding, fashion and celebrities could never have been clumped together in an "Ivory" magazine. It would appear racist from the start. Why? Maybe because black people would feel it's unfair to exclude them from the world of skateboarding. If a black person wants to skateboard he can just buy a board and start skating. But the magazine would, in general, exclude him from the culture.

So why is the reverse okay? If I was white I wouldn't want to feel excluded from doing things mostly black people do.

The interview in this issue of Ebony with Robin Quivers was a fun little read. And she kind of summed it up when she basically said not all black people are the same and into the same things. So, then how could a magazine like Ebony clump them all together while excluding other races? They asked Robin Quivers if she was a sell-out, but she basically told Ebony that their whole magazine was misguided. That doesn't sound like sell-out talk to me.

I don't agree with you. Ebony magazine is not responsible for making sure every black individual lives out their potential. If you put limits on yourself, then you only have yourself to blame. Ebony magazine writes the stories of the experiences and lifestyles of individuals, who happen to be from the black community, and shares that with their readers. I don't find that being misguided at all. Their readers are not limited to the black population, which is why they are "international". Nor does it mean, because you're black and you support their subscription, that you only have interests in the black community.

Secondly, they don't just do articles on Blacks, but non-blacks as well. In the Sade Ebony issue, there is an article focusing on former President Bill Clinton and his involvement with Haiti, which was a very interesting article.

Thirdly, how do you know the writers of the magazine only write for Ebony? Ebony certainly doesn't limit their writers' potential or career choices, because they employ them. I believe I recently saw an article on blacks who skateboard in Ebony, if you check their archives online, you may find the article. My son is Black, has skateboarded since he was 8 years old, and no one told him that activity was limited to a particular race group. If people want to learn about various lifestyles/cultures outside of their own, then they should get their asses up and buy/read/research the material that fulfills their curiosities

It's up to Blacks as individuals to choose what works for them, not because they're black or have to wait on someone outside their group or within to tell them, "Hey it's okay to do it, there's no llimits". No one can put limits on your potential unless you allow them to. I buy quite a few magazines that don't focus on black lifestyles in general, because I like to read about different cultures and lifestyles, even though I see very few stories on African-Americans in it; so I think if you're so concerned, the question should be asked, would you be just as concerned about those non-black mags reaching out more to discuss African-American culture, interests and lifestyles, who don't normally publish stories from our communities? Not to mention, I can go in many stores to search for products (hair, makeup) and you can bet your ass they don't sell them everywhere for Black women/men, and this is 2010. So what do I do? I go where I can find them or I can ask the store manager in the place that doesn't carry what I'm looking for, if it is at all possible, they could look into ordering products of specific interest to a particular demographic.

I'd like to know how Prince being in Ebony suddenly has everyone questioning articles Ebony publishes and the name of their magazine. When I went to purchase my recent copies of Ebony, I saw no sign that read "Only Blacks allowed to buy these magazines", so people really need to cut the BS out, and focus on the Prince interview instead of questioning Ebony's right to exist as a magazine, and what they're allowed to publish.

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Good greif... the reason why Ebony magazine might cater to blacks and discuss issues related to the black experience is because other magazines don't. Its that simple. Magazines like Ebony, Jet and Essence emerged during the time when national magazines weren't willing to talk about the black experience. You have those magazines for the same reasons you have movies that have all black casts and that tell stories about black culture... because there is an audience that wants to see stories about themselves that don't get told in magazines like Time, Vogue, & GQ. A black woman opens a magazine like Vogue and might see a few pictures on black woman and no articles related to maintaing her skin or hair care products for her hair type. When she opens Essence she will not only see herself, but her mother and grandmother, her sister, stories out her sorority, or perhaps articles related diets in the black community and how she can help her children eat better because of the higher risks of diabetes and cancer in the black community. Articles or insight and perspectives that you won't read in other magazines that cater to other marget segments

berniejobs... what an incredibly small post from you. There are storries that are told in these magazines that otherwise don't get told because other maginzes aren't interested in covering them

Some people really live in lala world

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I´m from austria ,where the magazin is , as far as I know, not available.So the magazine with the Prince interview is the july issue ,but already released in the states at the begin of june?

have to know this for the order in store here in austria,thanx for info

1paradise said:

Reel said:

As far as Prince is concerned, I think people need to finally accept the new Prince. He will likely get stronger and more determined in his faith. And that is a GOOD THING. There is more to life than what is on this earth. People need to recognize that we at some point must prepare for as Prince calls it "The Afterworld". He is doing just that, the best way that he knows how. Vanity is doing the same thing - only with a different denomination, and Sheila E is also born again. Folks can't dance and shake their booty forever...all of this will eventually come to an end. So I do support Prince in his efforts to adhere to his Faith, and his understanding that he is now a vessel that can be used by God. Before he really wasn't. God gave him his talent and he used it to talk about women masturbating to magazines, and all sorts of sexually heightened themes and songs, so it's past time for him to give his talent back to God. i actually appreciate what he's Trying to do. Nobody is perfect.

This is true!!!!

I ENJOYED READING THE MAGAZINE IT WAS SO ENCOURAGING. PRINCE HAS ENCOURAGED ME SO MUCH BECAUSE HE HAS EVERYTHING AND CONTINUE TO GIVE GOD ALL OF THE GLORY. THAT'S VERY SPECIAL TO ME. I LOVE YOU PRINCE AND KEEP DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING. MAY JEHOVAH CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU.

hestilllovesme said:

And I find it kinda interesting, that all his "friends" including Bria hanging around in his house.

blame it on vanity

hestilllovesme said:

N2thelight said:

2elijah said: Interesting. If this is true than i wish them much blessings in their journey together.

I didn't understand it why he said self-intereset is on the backburner.

They asked him about plans for family, marriage and such things and he said that self-intereset is on the back burner.

I thought he meant that he isn't intersted anymore to have a family or to marry again in the future.

And if they are together I expected him to say that he is very happy at least but not to say

that his self interested is on the back burner. This really doesn't sound good or friendly to me.

Maybe I just don't understand what he means with that.

It still seems strange to me that he is in love with Bria Valente. I thought he was already a JW

when he was with Manuela. When they were together he let everybody know that she is clearly his girl!

I just remember the pictures of Prince and Bria at the channel show. They stood miles away from

each other when they took pictures of them. If he really likes her why he seems to be afraid to

stand next to her, hands around her waist or something like that. Is it because he is not allowed to because of the JW-faith?

And I find it kinda interesting, that all his "friends" including Bria hanging around in his house.

They are like a religious big family.

[Edited 6/11/10 4:06am]

[Edited 6/11/10 4:08am]

What's so interesting about all his friends hanging around his house? He's a single guy with no children. The lead about Prince talking about his love life with Bria in the interview was somewhat deceiving. On the real, I don't think Prince has anything too exciting going on with Bria. If he was in love with her he would have told us all by now. When Prince is passionate about anything he can't help but go on about it.

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I think Prince including Bria's cd with his Lotusflow3r package was enough signs in how he feels about her. He discussed her in a few interviews b4 it even came out. He loves that woman. There always together.

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

I think Prince including Bria's cd with his Lotusflow3r package was enough signs in how he feels about her. He discussed her in a few interviews b4 it even came out. He loves that woman. There always together.

I totally agree. When we know anything we will see a ring on her finger. Prince is extremely private and he wasn't about to go into his "love relationship" with Bria.

Onthereal said:

I totally disagree with you both. I highly doubt Prince is in love with her. He won't marry her.

Prince been in two failed marriages in a row. He has to make sure she is the one. He took her to all the runway shows. Was holding her hand. Put her on Tavis. Had her sitting in the background in plain view on Jay Leno for the world to see that that's his woman. Then he took her back with him & she obliged to Minneapolis. Its only obvious.......Plus she was the only woman that was obvious for him at the Ebony interview.

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Onthereal said:

I totally disagree with you both. I highly doubt Prince is in love with her. He won't marry her.

Prince been in two failed marriages in a row. He has to make sure she is the one. He took her to all the runway shows. Was holding her hand. Put her on Tavis. Had her sitting in the background in plain view on Jay Leno for the world to see that that's his woman. Then he took her back with him & she obliged to Minneapolis. Its only obvious.......Plus she was the only woman that was obvious for him at the Ebony interview.

You are so right. Let's not 4get Prince annouced that Bria was moving back to Minne and any bachelor that wanted to get with her would have to move to Minne....guess which elgible bachelor moved to Minne? Prince....and to put the icing on the cake he was asked in the interview why did u decide to stay in Minne...his reply, Mpls is home-------, it's healthy, and quiet lifestyle(simply put, he's gonna settle down)....most men would agree with a "quiet lifestyle" means to settle down. Pls take note of what he says about bachelor life( paraphrasing...he's been there and done that/tired of chasing the women.

Oh happy happy day! I found the magazine at Publix.

Mr. Prince Rogers Nelson, the Sweetest of Honey-Bunnies, himself...

Loved every bit of the interview....and...those...exquisite pics....H-e-L-L-O Princey!

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KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Onthereal said:

I totally disagree with you both. I highly doubt Prince is in love with her. He won't marry her.

Prince been in two failed marriages in a row. He has to make sure she is the one. He took her to all the runway shows. Was holding her hand. Put her on Tavis. Had her sitting in the background in plain view on Jay Leno for the world to see that that's his woman. Then he took her back with him & she obliged to Minneapolis. Its only obvious.......Plus she was the only woman that was obvious for him at the Ebony interview.

yeah i think he loves her too. he loves her tits, he loves her ass, and he really loves her yes-sir i'll-bend-but-not-break subservience to all his terms and conditions. its a match made in heaven for a multimillionaire pop-star who does what he wants, and whomever he wants, as history will attest.

i think its great. at least he'll keep his hands off my maid marion lol

I take it one can paraphrase the article:

Prince suggests God should be referred to, as the same name, in order to know him.

I have a problem with all the billions on planet Earth, who don't speak the same language. Is Manderin OK for God's name? or should we just go for a symbol? (getting a little Egyptian.)

There is a possibility, according to Prince, to using one's imagination, he included those Ebony staff present who were sitting at the time .....to know God in the same way. I'd like to see the exact way, in writing. Kinda like his interview.

Prince suggested there's a white monopoly of ownership of Black music, which should be abolished.

I think he should have spent time working for Berry Gordy. Now THERE'S a contract that needed to be renegotiated!

Not to mention, (21st century), look at all the rap artists who produce, own labels, clothing lines, products, who are multi-millionaires ten times over! But that would require good management, taking advice from others, working together etc. Foreign concepts.

I feel all warm and fuzzy inside, knowing Ike Turner was an early influence on Prince, musically.

I just have visions of the wife beating.

Which draws me to the conclusion, it's best to appreciate an artist, without the personal screwball aspects.

xplnyrslf said:

I take it one can paraphrase the article:

Prince suggests God should be referred to, as the same name, in order to know him.

I have a problem with all the billions on planet Earth, who don't speak the same language.

Prince likes mirrors too... eg: god-dog

maybe this video is a language everyone can understand.

"a rose by any other name would smell as sweet" - shakespeare.