My dad, whom I never understood or liked, but always loved.
My second family—Maureen Hintelmann, Pat, Mal, Diane, Dann, Uncle Phil, Laura, Scott, Helena, and Kylie: I love you all.
Dr. Richard Frances, for your sensitivity and compassion.
Narada Michael Walden, for taking such good care of us when we were so young. Whitney loved you, as do I. Peace, Love, and Happiness.
Marc Hom, what an honor to be photographed by you.
My sis, Nancy Weisman.
D’Arcy Hyde and Kristin Berkvist, for your big hearts and for lending your talents.
Maria Padula, for your meticulous attention to detail and for keeping it all together. You are invaluable.
Michael Baker, I will never forget your calming spirit.
Firoz Hasham, for your honesty and loyalty.
Rose Hunt, for your honesty and integrity.
Carol Clark, for changing the course of my life not once, but twice.
The Nippy Inc. team—Kim, Michelle, Wade, Cindy, Jerry, Steve, Kerry, and Tommy.
Patti Wilson, Randee St. Nicholas, Dana Lixenberg, Kevin Costner, Loretta Divine, Lela Rochon, Lala, Wyclef Jean, Jerry Duplessis, Quincy Jones, Justo Artigas.
Marcelle Banks, for your beautiful friendship.
Special thanks to Emily Canders, Amanda Walker, and the entire Dutton team.
Shakira Atily and Tiffany Squire (my Walter & Scotty), T. C. Carr, Shanna Wylie, and Sunday.
Dionne, David, Damon, and Barry Warwick, for believing “All the Time” that “Love Will Find a Way.”
Gene Harvey, for teaching rookie me about artist management and representation, and Ingrid Kvan.
Susan, Jamila, and Kenon Perry, for being such warm, wonderful people.
Billy Baker, Carol Porter, John Simmons, Olivia McClurkin, Quiet Fire, Michael Weeks, Roxanna Floyd, Kevyn Aucoin, Luther Vandross, Penny Marshall, Kashif Saleem, Jerry List, Donald Leon, Cynthia Madnick: You are unforgettable.
Benny Whitworth, Ann Blanchard, Tom Lebron.
Paulette Bigelow and family: Friends for the ages.
Coach Joan Martin, Sharon Mitchell, Bonita Spence, Rosie Strutz, Tammy Strutz, Barbara Rapp, and the rest of the Hawk crew.
Sheila and Pierre Coutin: Our Sandbrook family.
Dawanna Williams, Ann Sweeney, Kristian Summerer, Lorrisa Lock, Alisa Tager, Nancee Levin, Gail Deery, Marc Rosenquist, and Abby West, for being there for me.
Andy Ward, for your excellent advice at the start.
Pete Martino and Juliet Weber: So glad to have you as neighbors and friends.
Felicia Morris, for your support.
Carmen, Vonchetta, and Tiajuana Rawls.
The Solebury Club, Rob and Ann Marie DeAngelis, and Colin Kirts, for encouraging me in my new chapter.
Lois Smith: Without you, there would be no Lisa and me.
Eileen Berger: So grateful to know you.
Michelene King, for loving my brother.
The Gittelman family, for the love you gave.
Knute: I miss you.
And, of course, to Whitney’s fans around the world. She loved you.
About the Author
After a long career in the music industry, Robyn Crawford is now focused on mental and physical wellness and writing. She lives in New Jersey with her wife and children.
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