he had this bad album cover picture, and he went to me and said, i would be the opening after dionne warwickd i thought i was awful, but he shook my hands and said, welcome. he must have seen something in me, that i did not see. tavis: how are you enjoying the paris run in las vegas? >> i was very grateful. i could not bear it anymore. i am sure a lot of people who have been on the road will say the same thing. waiting for bed room service, and i wanted it all, so i said, i am done, and i got this offer to be the resident artist, and i said, that is where all the singers go to die, but it turns out to be one of the greatest experiences i have ever had. i love this. i was made for a group like this. now tavis: i am in: -- tavis: is like traveling around the country, but people come to you. >> i do 19 years, but not the tour. i cannot do the tour. -- i do one night shows, but not the tour. i cannot do the tour. >> i am glad you brought your piano, because it allows me to step aside and do what you do so well and what you have done so well for many years. i am honored. i have never had a conver