"In Our Own Game"<BR> Speech given by at the Soul Train Awards 03/04 <P> Some people find it odd that when we win anything in<BR> this game, we give praise back un2 God. Well in<BR> somebody else's game, any triumph makes us feel<BR> blessed. When its ur game, u make the rules,<BR> everything comes easy. All of ur friends r in key<BR> positions so when u decide u don't want 2 play<BR> anymore, u never leave empty-handed. Can somebody<BR> say "golden parachute"? <P> Well it's not ur game. U didn't make the rules so<BR> everything comes hard. As long as u're signed 2 a<BR> contract, u're going 2 take a minority share of the<BR> winnings. A select few of us will do well. The majority<BR> will not. So as a people, we'll be considered a minority. <P> But stop - let's take a moment and look at urselves. <P> There's nothing minor about u. U r a blessed people.<BR> U're the most talented on Earth and u r still grateful.<BR> That is y upon winning in their game, u always thank<BR> God. 2night eye would like 2 ask one favor of u.<BR> Imagine what we'll all be like in our own game. <P> Peace and love4oneanother. <BR>"HE IS THE UNDISPUTED PRINCE OF THS HOLY LAND"