“For me, I’m just a girl still from Harlem, and here I am,” “It’s a tremendous feeling to do what you love and for people to love what you do. … People are honoring me for doing what my heart tells me to do, (and that is) so fulfilling.”

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John Legend was glad to see Keys recognized.Legend said:

“She has had exceptional success in her career. She carries herself with such dignity and grace, and her charitable work is also really exceptional. I think she’s a great entertainer and a great citizen of the world.”