In 1986 MTV did a contest with Prince for his Under The Cherry Moon movie, a winner would have the movie premiere in their home town. 20-year old Lisa Barber from Sheridan Wyoming won, so MTV set up an entire production in the local Holiday Inn, including broadcasting a live concert with Prince and The Revolution. At the party I spoke with Ray Parker Junior, Jerome Benton, Sheila E, Kristin Scott Thomas, Prince’s Dad (who I called Mr. Nelson) Lisa Barber, the film’s producers, and Prince. When I asked him how do you feel? He responded “I feel with my hands Martha.” Then I said something that shocked me looking back on it. The Prince Effect!
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Meanwhile Prince never missed an opportunity to soar, shine, or rock out. Check out how he handled the Superbowl XLI press conference 2007. Watch at 1:38 how he “answers” the first question. Yes, an icon.