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the people who are paying to see the show.<br />

So I guess just like everybody else I was a<br />

little disappointed but I recovered very<br />

quickly. I am still proud.<br />

Wonderful. It's very important to not let<br />

disappointment deter you. There is the<br />

notion that if you sing about politics and<br />

lambaste politicians your chances of<br />

winning are slim to none. Do you think your<br />

choice of songs hurt you?<br />

I actually made a lot of 'political' friends. The<br />

song, "The Whip," is saying exactly what we're<br />

fighting for and a lot of St. Lucians could<br />

relate to these songs. I think it’s a matter of<br />

having the right song at the right time.<br />

People will expect you to get better with time<br />

and I will say that should always be your goal.<br />

There were 10 finalists and there were a lot<br />

of good songs.<br />

What did this experience teach you?<br />

That I must always remain comfortable but<br />

in my humility. I must always go with what<br />

works best for me as an artist. I must put the<br />

people first and do what I feel is best for<br />

them.<br />

Any messages for your fans?<br />

I’m thankful and grateful for the love and<br />

support. It meant a lot to me and played a<br />

key role in me getting to the finals. Without<br />

them I would not have gotten this far. We will<br />

talk more. When I say we can talk more, it<br />

means I will be back on stage to have a<br />

conversation with them.<br />

Wonderful. You're very in tune with your<br />

cultural roots and identity. What does

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