payne and lifeda story of ella fitzgerald. key.s singing in ella's she started as a jazz singer.directed is different because they have to have motivation. and seeing, what is the step -- dancing, what is the step? i can't wait to get on that stage. once i saw the theater and i got all these women the hind me, they are playing. nine. they are playing like they are 15. they make me sing. every show is different. got a littles laryngitis, that does not matter. the audience matters. gregory used to say i do not that,o worry about maurice gets the audience. i can be funny. i am like that. i am here in town. tavis: and he is here in town. ' "tappin'e hines through life" is playing. i am going to see it. have a great run and welcome to los angeles. the rate to see you. -- great to see you. for watching and as always, keep the faith. >> for more information on today's show, visit tavis smiley at pbs.org. tavis: hi, i'm tavis smiley. join me next time for a conversation with mel brooks. arguably one of the funniest men alive. that is next time. we will see you then. ♪ ♪ >> and by contrib