I am Somebody

I have always had a “song in my heart” for Stephanie and so many others –  autistic, the homeless, people who are bullied or ridiculed for whatever reason. I just felt the need to be able to capture in words and a melody how it must feel to be different and yearn for inclusion. Then one night, that song came to life. I was on set at QVC waiting to go on air with new host, Jonathan Redford, who, besides being a great host,  is a gifted musician. I recall it went down something like this:

Me: “You know, we should really collabrate on a song together for autism. I love your music and I could use a melody for my song.”

Jonathan: “Send me the words and I will put them to music.”

Days later, “I am Somebody” was born.

When I wrote the words to this song, I imagined myself as Stephanie. What would she say if she could speak?

We are working now to get this song recorded and out into the world. It needs to be heard. Let us know what you think! Click the play button below to hear the song:

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