Having that music around us all the time, it was so inspiring. But at the same time, I was a kid. I didn't pay attention to any of it. I'd get on the drums and hit them a few times, and then go outside and play. Sheila E. attentiondrumhit share on social
That's how we grew up - kinda like Pops would put his drums, his percussion and instruments into the car and we would just go to a facility in the Bay Area and he would say to us, 'You think we have it bad? There are people worse off than we are. Let's go give back to the kids.' And that's how we grew up. Sheila E. areabackbad share on social
The youth are very important to me, they're the next generation, but I want to instill in kids, even in playing, that it's never too late and there's no right or wrong way to do anything. Sheila E. generationimportantinstill Change image and share on social
The Emmy that I lost, and I can't remember his name, I lost to the man who did the Olympics. So, it was great to lose to him. It's the Olympics. Sheila E. emmygreatlose Change image and share on social
I love talking to the youth and helping them as much as I can or encouraging them, if I can help them at all. Sheila E. encouragehelplove Change image and share on social
Engaging with the audience lets them know I'm approachable. I don't like that whole, 'You can't talk to Sheila E thing' - I don't like that. Sheila E. approachableaudienceengage Change image and share on social
The break down for kids is communication. Music helps bring that bond. Sheila E. bondbreakbring Change image and share on social
To me, the stage is like my living room, or my home, and when you come over to my house, I have to be a hostess and invite you in so that we can have a great time. Sheila E. greathomehostess Change image and share on social
I went to a great church here in L.A., gave my heart to the Lord and felt freedom from things I've carried throughout my life that I just thought, 'I don't have to carry them any more.' Sheila E. carrychurchfelt Change image and share on social
I want to be entertained, so if I want to be entertained, I know if I'm going to play, I want to make sure that you're entertained and that I'm having a great time. I really do love what I do. Sheila E. entertaingreatlove Change image and share on social