Chicago magazine

Michelle T. Boone

I recognized that I had absolutely no talent, but I loved being around creative people. I was always doing things in school, like being involved behind the scenes with the school play. It’s been about wanting to support the people who had the talent. The spotlight doesn’t have to be on me for me to be fulfilled or feel

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