She is wearing a black velour jumpsuit with a black satin
shawl collar. There is a gorgeous white gardenia in her hair behind
her left ear. A long fire red satin sash is tied at her waist. She is
singing; exuberance overflows her being.
Later she will describe this moment as the happiest day of
her life. We can't see the enthusiastic friends who are listening as
she sings a series of newly created songs. The camera has caught
her spirit; she is in her element.
She has found something that will transform her life. She
doesn't realize yet that by singing in public, even for a small
audience of friends, she has opened the jar; the genie is out. It can
never be bottled up again.
Her life and world are about to change.