Bill Wright: She trained the older ones to help the younger ones. Cody Wright: No. New and Upcoming Science Fiction and Fantasy. Watching from the back of the room, Wright would pick up a thing or two. Carolyn Shores Wright Art Shop for artwork created by Carolyn Shores Wright. [2], Knight was born in Watford, England, the daughter of Peggy (ne Wilson) and Bob Knight. But when it's go-time, the Wrights, the sons and brothers, crowd around the chute like a NASCAR pit crew, helping each other saddle up. Flor's daughter Christina, through which this story is told in a college letter to Princeton University, serves as a translator for the beginning of the film, but after Flor breaks the communication bridge by learning to speak English, Christina must learn that things come and go in life, but family is the most important thing a person can have. Sons Ryder, Rusty, Stetson, who are already rising stars, and the youngest, Statler. The band would get the rooms, and when they saw me, they say, well, now we don't have any more rooms. So I dealt with a lot of that. The now-sober Evelyn realizes that her daughter is having an affair and that her marriage is in trouble. Cody Wright: It can be the roughest ride in the world if you're outta time, or it can be the smoothest ride in the world. I've never had a perfect ride. Steve Greenberg, president of S-Curve Records, confirmed the singer's . Statler Wright: Well, I was, like, super nervous until I got in there. Cody Wright: If you're rodeoing full time, and going to you know a hundred rodeos, you've gotta make over $60 or $70,000 just to break even. We were there the day Cody coached his 16-year-old on his very first bronc ride. You may not have heard of the Wrights before, but at rodeos big and small across the country, like this one in Utah, that last name is as famous as Manning or Montana. Explore Evelyn Wright's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. I've never had a perfect ride. For more than three decades, Wright has been a staple on the Northeast Ohio jazz and R&B scene, having opened for Mel Torme, Joan Rivers, Harry Belafonte, Freddie Jackson, Ashford & Simpson and Regina Belle. Cody Wright: You've got a rein you hang on to. Evelyn Wright Genre: Jazz Hometown: Cleveland Years performing: 30-plus Day gig: Professional singer Billed as one of Cleveland's jazz divas, Evelyn Wright is looking forward to her. You know, otherwise, you know, it go-to heck pretty quick. And you gotta learn how to control it. [6][7] Some of her notable tracks are Cyrus's "Party in the USA," Miranda Cosgrove's "Kissin U," Spears' "Circus," Clarkson's "My Life Would Suck Without You," & Perry's "I Kissed A Girl" and "Hot N Cold". Soon after Marie's death, Knight and Weinberg married. It was striving to make that perfect ride. Evelyn Knight (born Evelyn Davis, December 31, 1917, Reedville, Virginia - September 28, 2007, San Jose, California) was an American singer of the 1940s and 1950s. In a sport with plenty of wannabe cowboys, as you'll see and hear, the Wrights are the real deal - vestiges of the American frontier. She saw it firsthand, and she tried to express that through her music, especially with, . Wright noted how government officials came to Holidays gigs to try to prevent her from performing that song, which hauntingly describes the lynching of Black Americans. They divorced in 1998, but still lived near each other until his death in 2018. There's nobody I'd rather see do better. In addition to these projects, Wright is spending time learning new material and taking note of current events, reflecting on where the nation is headed and the impact its having on her music. It was striving to make that perfect ride. Wrights break in school was also prompted by her history of poor health, which interfered with her ability to work on the schools physically demanding projects. Evelyn Wright: I'm like, "I cannot do this on my own. [12] In February 2019, Wright collaborated as a vocal producer with Sekai no Owari (End of the World) and Static & Ben El. He's gonna lose his dream if we don't." And in a league of his own, Cody Wright, the one who started the family dynasty 20 years ago. A native of Cleveland, she was voted Best Female Vocalist in 1985 at WCPN Radio. They go to his restaurant, where he cooks for Flor and they enjoy the "conversation of their lives," feeling love for one another. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the music and Evelyn is an outstanding vocalist. And you gotta learn how to control it. In 1975, she enrolled in Cuyahoga Community College. Denmark, South Carolina was the town where Wright finally found success. Everyone in attendance loved the music and her singing was outstanding. And if he's seen you putting something into it, they were both behind you. Tickets are available. When they jump and kick, you know, they're stretched out, their feet are off the ground, You wanna be stretched out, you know, your free arm straight back, and your feet set as high in the neck as you can get 'em. Cody Wright: You'd think so. They're on the road around 250 days a year, clocking a 100,000 miles in what they call "rodeo motels.". I try to do that through my music. But really that's kinda humbling and, it lights a fire. "They'll definitely walk away feeling good." But as soon as I hit the ground, I wanted to do it again. Bill Whitaker: Bill, do you think the Wright family will be ranching this land in another 150 years? Select this result to view Evelyn M Wright's phone number, address, and more. M. y dad had a wealth of LP records back in the day. Bill and his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren gather every year to round up, vaccinate, and brand their cattle.The hard work brings them together; it defines them on the ranch and in the arena. [11] In 2016, Emily co-wrote "Call Me When You Get There" and "You Can Have Mine" off Dan Layus's solo album "Dangerous Things". 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In addition, her alma mater, Cuyahoga Community College, came calling, and Wright became a regularly featured artist at the Tri-C JazzFest. Like every sport in America, rodeo has been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, but when we first brought you this story in November, there were nine members of the Wright family riding the circuit and they ranked among the best in the world. College founder Elizabeth Evelyn Wright was born on August 18, 1872 into a large family near Talbotton, Georgia. Rodeo might just be America's original pastime. Airy, NC, died May. They made a plea deal with the FBI to help them in the investigation of Abscam, and in return, their charges would be dropped for probation. Flor objects to Deborah's actions to John, who apologizes. Billed as one of Cleveland's jazz divas, Evelyn Wright is looking forward to her performance in the upcoming Cleveland State University Black Studies Program "Treasures of Jazz" with the CSU Jazz Heritage Orchestra. Wright fought back from the stage with lyrics, music and a message of peace. Still, the sport has taken a toll on Cody's body and his family. Flor loses her temper when she finds out that John has given Cristina over $600 in cash for a minor task. There's Ryder Wright, the youngest world champion of all time, and at 21, he was sitting in first place. Bill Whitaker: Do you sometimes feel like you're on the road more times than you're on a horse? "The audience is going to hear good music, not just about jazz," Wright said. Thank you, ~ Jim Adams. Bill Whitaker: Do you hear yourself? She toured the U.S. and Canada with an all-white dance band from Pittsburgh, Biddle & Co. She describes those years as fun, valuable and at times difficult. [4], After getting laid off from a job in television, Wright was introduced by a mutual friend to songwriter and producer Dr. Luke. In addition to touring throughout the country, Wright performs annually at the Tri-C JazzFest. And horse reared up and hit my head. The now-sober Evelyn realizes that her daughter is having an affair and that her marriage is in trouble. With steady work making $80 a night performing at music venues, Wright said she didnt have to work a day job. (LAUGH) And you call that lucky? Wright also loves that Holiday was an activist. Evelyn Wright: They learned how to break horses early, how to ride and tame horses and train 'em. You know certain songs that would touch you, like Let's Stay Together. You knowthings like that. October 4, 2020 / 8:32 PM Bill Whitaker: So you could go through all this and go to a rodeo and walk away with nothing. Evelyn was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker.. She was born in Missouri on Au gust 2, 1913, where she grew up with her two sisters, Jo Lowmolder from Chagrin Falls, Ohio and. MTT makes magic with The Cleveland Orchestra (Apr. 1. This cowboy gets emotional because he knows exactly how much his parents gave up when he was starting out, in a family where money was tight. Facebook gives people the power to. There are 100+ professionals named "Evelyn Wright", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. She has opened for the likes of Mel Torme, Joan Rivers, Harry Belafonte, Bob James, Freddie Jackson, Regina Belle among others. Top 3 Results for Evelyn Wright in NC. Bill Whitaker: This is a team sport for you guys. In 1923 Voorhees Industrial School became affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Flor loses patience with Cristina after she asks her mother for space. They don't quite see what our race has gone through. Deborah confesses to John that she cheated on him. The family has been working this land at the edge of Zion National Park for more than a century and a half. I-- I don't know. Their collaboration will be aired on 90.3 FM, WCPN on TONIGHT Tuesday, July 14 beginning at 9pm. A Little Night Music: Evelyn Wright w/David Thomas Thursday, June 10, 2021 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT Cleveland History Center Cleveland History Center Tickets for this event are not available. Sure I want money. The Cleveland native and John F. Kennedy High School graduate has made frequent stops at some of. Rodeo might just be America's original pastime. Produced by Nichole Marks. I really should have tried to do something more in that direction, she said. (LAUGH)Coburn Bradshaw: We drive for a livin' and ride buckin' horses for (LAUGH) fun. Cody Wright: You've got a rein you hang on to. The presence of organ at this concert was in honor of Blair, an organist himself, but it also brought a wonderful expansion to the orchestral palette. CLEVELAND, Ohio Evelyn Wright has been entertaining jazz enthusiasts for over 30 years. Wrights three-and-a-half-octave vocal range is self-described as smooth and sultry. Although Wrights health worsened during construction, she oversaw the completion of the new Voorhees Industrial School. Awards include Best Female Vocalist in 1985 in conjunction with public broadcasting station WCPN. She heard a lot of Sam Cooke, one of her dads favorite artists, as well as Nat King Cole, whose music she fell in love with. Of course, she grew up during a time of discrimination and segregation. Bill Whitaker: They sacrificed-- a lot for you to reach your dream. 20072023 Blackpast.org. Both have to perform well to get a good score from the judges. It's an emotional connection with your audience. And two of you came into this interview on crutches. Bill Whitaker: That ride, how'd that feel? I-- I don't know. However, after landing a job as a housekeeper for the laid-back gourmet chef, John Clasky, and his well-to-do family, Flor will find herself up against a daunting language barrier, and Deborah, John's troubled wife. Evelyn Wright Obituary It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Evelyn Wright of Stone Mountain, Georgia, who passed away on March 31, 2023, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. However, when Flor is forced to live with the family over the summer, she has no choice but to bring her daughter, Christina along. Bill Whitaker: Have you ever had a perfect ride? Cody Wright: I like to think you are. Bill Whitaker: Can I see a show of hands of how many of you've been injured? Spencer Wright: We're like a big support group. Evelyn Wright: I'm like, "I cannot do this on my own. US. Unable to communicate well in English, Deborah finds a neighbor to interpret. And we're there an hour, turn around and drivin' back. It was only $1,100." Or else it's gonna be bad, 'cause Mom's gonna grow bear hair and you're not gonna like it.". Evelyn Wright Performing at the Tri-C JazzFest [Tri-C JazzFest]. 31), Canton Symphony pays tribute to Wm. In 1982, Evelyn Wright returned to Cleveland and turned to the music that she grew up with. I was so-- I started crying. She threatens to leave but John convinces her to stay for Cristina's sake. Thought it broke my back because I just felt my ribs pop as he landed on me. Evelyn Mae Gripp was born October 13, 1930 in Davenport, to William and Hazel Gripp. Knight found work at NASA, where she took care of animals used in space experiments. The Wright kids were cowboys playing cowboys and were natural ranch hands. And what do you say to that? And I fell off into the arena. [8], In 2010, Wright began work on Katy Perry's Teenage Dream as an engineer. Call 216-687-3655. On their way home, she tells Cristina that she can't go to the private school anymore either, upsetting Cristina even more; she screams in the middle of the street that Flor can't do this to her and that her life is ruined. Evelyn Wright: We went to Gillette, Wyoming, to the National Finals. Wright grew . And we're there an hour, turn around and drivin' back. Flor reveals that she is unable to maintain these hours because she has a daughter, so Cristina is invited to come stay with them. Today, there's one name that dominates saddle bronc - the Wrights. But when it's go-time, the Wrights, the sons and brothers, crowd around the chute like a NASCAR pit crew, helping each other saddle up. Evelyn Wright & Jazz Alive - My One And Only Love (CD, Album) Not On Label (Evelyn Wright Self-released) none. As far as injuries goes, I think I'm one of the lucky ones sittin' here. John, Evelyn, Georgie and Bernice are very likeable; Deborah, however, is uptight, her behavior often upsetting both households. She does not mention that she has a daughter, Cristina (Shelbie Bruce). July 25, 2021 / 7:02 PM [3], Knight emigrated to the United States in 1967, when she was in her late twenties. When they aren't on the road, home is Southern Utah. Join Facebook to connect with Wright Evelyn and others you may know. It was only $1,100." Bill Whitaker: This is a team sport for you guys. [9], In February 2012, Wright began working with musician Adam Young and Owl City. Time goes on and you get tied up. Weinberg was married to his second wife, Marie, at the time. In 1906 Wright married fellow Tuskegee graduate and Voorhees treasurer Martin Asabee Menafee. Bill Whitaker: They sacrificed-- a lot for you to reach your dream. They mostly grew up in Milford, a no stoplight town where the Wrights are the main attraction. Her parents were Virginia Rolfe, a full-blooded Cherokee, and Wesley Wright, an African American carpenter. The best result we found for your search is Evelyn M Wright age 80+ in Youngsville, NC. Her most recent recording was a 2011 live recording with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra at the Bop Stop. When they aren't on the road, home is Southern Utah. Musician. When they jump and kick, you know, they're stretched out, their feet are off the ground, You wanna be stretched out, you know, your free arm straight back, and your feet set as high in the neck as you can get 'em. A woman and her daughter emigrate from Mexico for a better life in America, where they start working for a family where the patriarch is a newly celebrated chef with an insecure wife. In saddle bronc, there are no Tom Brady salaries and there are regular injuries that would make running backs flinch. She said its a good fit for the genre. [7], Amy Adams was cast as a character based on Knight for the 2013 American black comedy-crime film American Hustle, written and directed by David O. Russell. It started with an event called saddle bronc in the Old West. Cristina considers this on their bus ride home, and they make up and embrace. Stuart came close.Stuart Waylon Wright: I said, "Let's go." They're on the road around 250 days a year, clocking a 100,000 miles in. It wasnt quite the same when she first listened to Billie Holiday, on her fathers suggestion. And you know, the feeling that you feel when you're in time with a horse that's trying to get you off their back as hard as they can. A character inspired by her was portrayed on film by Amy Adams in American Hustle (2013) for which Adams was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. A native of Cleveland and graduate of John F. Kennedy high school, she was voted Best Female Vocalist in 1985 in conjunction with WCPN. The Washingtons inspired Wrights commitment to uplifting and educating African Americans, which led to her interest in teaching. In 2008, the college presented her with the Jazz Legend Award. Please enter valid email address to continue. I believe in telling stories when you perform. You need it to go along. Alexander James Wright: Fractured my skull. They have also lived in Cedar Knolls, NJ. When we met them, there were nine professional cowboys with five world titles among them. And I had like ten kids. Admission is $20, $15 for students. The online documentary was produced for the National Jazz Museum of Harlem. But I always just wanted to ride broncs. Evelyn Wright: They learned how to break horses early, how to ride and tame horses and train 'em. He provided the support in 1902 and Wright and the trustees renamed the institution after him. coolcleveland.com Local Jazz Singer Evelyn Wright at Nighttown Sun 4/14 @ 8:30PM Cleveland vocalist Evelyn Wright has been around the scene for three decades, performing jazz, pop and R&B. She won the 1993 award for Most Promising Female Artist and Favorite Female R&B singer from Midwest Urban Music. As the only black performer in the band, she faced obstacles that her bandmates didnt. But to ride every horse the best I could was always what did it for me, you know? YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Cleveland Jazz Singer Evelyn Wright Entertains For Over 40 Years, Evelyn Wright at the Tri-C JazzFest [Tri-C JazzFest]. The Wright boys are well aware every ride could be their last. I started out pretty much doing R&B; Chaka Khan, Natalie Cole and Aretha Franklin. Or else it's gonna be bad, 'cause Mom's gonna grow bear hair and you're not gonna like it.". Both events take place at the, Dodero Center for the Performing Arts, located on the Gilmour Academy campus in Gates Mills. 992 posts. A character inspired by her was portrayed on film by Amy Adams in American Hustle (2013) for which Adams was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. (LAUGH)Coburn Bradshaw: We drive for a livin' and ride buckin' horses for (LAUGH) fun. (LAUGH) When I make that perfect ride, I'm gonna be done. I dance a lot better with a horse than I do with my wife. Jazz vocalist (Singer) at Jerry Bruno Productions. I would always interject some of that music when I would perform my R&B music, she said. Youre constantly gigging, and you didn't get to it. She also lent her voice to Jazz for Curious Listeners: Who is Ethel Waters?" Evelyn has been entertaining like no other in the styles of jazz, R&B and pop. Bill Whitaker: So are you-- are you kind of dancing with the horse? Wright studied theater and directing at New York University and, upon graduation, worked in sound design in theater, working in New York, Chicago and Minneapolis, and then in television. I would look and learn to do the Temptations steps and all those kind of things, and I started to love the music, Wright said. Elizabeth was raised, however, by her uncle and her maternal grandmother, who was deeply religious and a devout member of the Episcopal Church. Where can I get it? If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Brain bleed? The story of Abscam was depicted as well in the 1981 book The Sting Man by Robert Greene. Evelyn and Bill Wright As awful as that may sound, the Wrights say the hardest part of the job is being away from home. She pleads with Deborah to end the affair, telling her she'll never get another man as good as John. In saddle bronc, there are no Tom Brady salaries and there are regular injuries that would make running backs flinch. And there are just about enough Wrights to field their own football team. Our own talented jazz vocalist, Evelyn Wright, recently recorded with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra at the East Cleveland Public Library. http://www.nationalregister.sc.gov/. Senator S.G. Mayfield, and with Booker T. Washingtons support, Mayfield sold Wright the land for $2,000. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. And horse reared up and hit my head. (LAUGH), But heartache won't land you in the hospital. / CBS News. We selected Firelands Jazz Trio and Evelyn Wright as the vocalist for our wedding celebration and we couldnt be more pleased. Flor Moreno (Paz Vega) is a poor, Mexican single mother who is hired as the housekeeper for John (Adam Sandler) and Deborah Clasky (Ta Leoni), their kids Bernice (Sarah Steele) and Georgie (Ian Hayland), and Deborah's alcoholic mother Evelyn Wright (Cloris Leachman), a rich American family in Los Angeles. Will John and Flor ever bridge the linguistic divide? Statler Wright: Well, I was, like, super nervous until I got in there. Wright started her career by running errands for Gottwald before becoming an engineer, vocal producer and songwriter. The trio was excellent. Tonight, you'll meet America's first family of rodeo, competing for glory on horseback the Wright way. Wright began making a name for herself, with more ambition than experience, playing popular local clubs like the Red Carpet Lounge, The Reason Why, Lancers and Club Isabella. Your donation is fully tax-deductible. [Evelyn Wright]. My guests called me days after the wedding saying how wonderful she was. Produced by Nichole Marks. There were a lot of places to play back then, she said. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Damon Runyon, in one of his newspaper columns, described Knight as "a lissome blonde lassie with a gentle little voice and a face mother would not mind having brought home to her." Rusty Wright: I think we could do it. Cody Wright: Dad's the first one to preach that you get out of it what you put into it. And yes, there are more brothers: Jake's twin, Jesse, a brother-in-law, Coburn Bradshaw, plus Alex, Calvin, Stuart and Spencer Wright. The ranch was their training ground. The Wright boys are well aware every ride could be their last. I'll be performing material from the American Songbook. I was like "oh my gosh!". We gotta support him. Bill Whitaker: That ride, how'd that feel? A professional vocalist for over 30 plus years. Deborah, much to Flor's disliking, treats Flor's daughter much like her own and at the same time she hurts the feelings of her own daughter, Bernice, as well as Flor. You need it to go along. As awful as that may sound, the Wrights say the hardest part of the job is being away from home. You may not have heard of the Wrights before, but at rodeos big and small across the country, like this one in Utah, that last name is as famous as Manning or Montana. At a party on Long Island sponsored by the British government, she met Mel Weinberg, a Jewish businessman 17 years her senior, and the two began a long love affair. Rusty Wright: I think we could do it. 13), Storms at Severance Music Center conjured by Sibelius & Ads (Mar. / CBS News. To develop her chops, Wright briefly studied voice with an instructor at Oberlin College after graduating from John F. Kennedy high school in 1974. Evelyn Wagner-Wright Director, Professional Development at Houston Independent School District Houston, TX Houston Independent School District, +1 more University of Saint Thomas, Houston;. And in a league of his own, Cody Wright, the one who started the family dynasty 20 years ago. Cody Wright: Yeah. Where they eat, sleep and drive from Canada to the Mexican border chasing eight-second dreams. You need to lift on it, 'cause that's what holds ya down in the saddle. She has opened for the likes of Mel Torme, Joan Rivers, Harry Belafonte, Bob James, Freddie Jackson, Regina Belle among others. Kinda knocked me a little senseless. She impresses Deborah, who begins to treat her like a daughter, taking Cristina shopping, getting her hair done, enrolling her in a private school, and showing her more love than she does the sensitive Bernice. It started with an event called saddle bronc in the Old West. The solos by Buddy on sax and the piano were great. I'm like-- he's like, "We gotta help him. During the pandemic, Wright has teamed up with other musicians to present online concerts, watch parties and was one of the featured artists of the 41st Tri-C JazzFest, held virtually this year. And yet, none of that discourages the Wrights. And then I just pretty much forgot about everything else but what my dad's taught me. Editors note: Recognizing artists of color face barriers in the art world, the Equity In Art series seeks to amplify the work of minority artists. Your email address will not be published. While singing lead vocals for nearly 40 years, Wrights recording career remained in the background. Saddle bronc riders Ryder Wright, left, and Stetson Wright at Bill and Evelyn Wright's house in Milford, Utah in 2014. In saddle bronc the goal is to hang on with style for eight seconds, to a horse specially bred to buck you off. A mix of jazz, big band, and contemporary music, George Shernit's Wind Machine features some of the finest musicians in the area playing music from the Great American Songbook to contemporary big band jazz on six saxophones, piano, bass, and drums with vocals by the incomparable Evelyn Wright, who was awarded the Jazz Legend Award in 2008 by Tri-C. Bill Whitaker: Bill, do you think the Wright family will be ranching this land in another 150 years? Marjorie Julian Spruill et al. He would introduce her as Lady Evelyn Knight, one of the world's richest women. This effort weakened Wrights health. By 1900 the school needed to be expanded, and Wright found a 280-acre plot belonging to Dr. S.D.M. His uncle is this guy, Spencer Wright, another world champion. Cody Wright: It can be the roughest ride in the world if you're outta time, or it can be the smoothest ride in the world. A fire, they say, to win those gold buckles, just like their dad, Cody. In saddle bronc the goal is to hang on with style for eight seconds, to a horse specially bred to buck you off. Some of the girls rodeo'd too, but never went pro. Flor begins to learn English so she can communicate better. Spencer Wright: I broke all the sinuses on this-- right side of my face one time and had a brain bleed. People used to ask what I did, and Id say, I sing., Evelyn Wright, 18, Performing [Evelyn Wright]. A little bit of fear. Bill Whitaker: Do you hear yourself? She knows me. You could walk away in the red. Register Properties in South Carolina (2013) [4][5], Weinberg began involving Evelyn in his cons, using her as a ploy to conduct business. When you work as hard on something as I have at this, you don't want to see it just go away.What keeps their way of life going are rituals like this: branding day. (LAUGH), But heartache won't land you in the hospital. Emily Wright (born July 1, 1980) is an American songwriter, producer and engineer based in Los Angeles. By what name was Spanglish (2004) officially released in India in English? Emily Wright (born July 1, 1980) is an American songwriter, producer and engineer based in Los Angeles. I'm like, "What? Spencer Wright: We're like a big support group. That same year, Wright recorded and vocal edited eight songs on Ke$ha's Animal. The family has been working this land at the edge of Zion National Park for more than a century and a half. The script for the film made changes from Knights story, including portraying the character as an American named Sydney Prosser who pretended to be British as a way to conduct scams. Edited by Sean Kelly. Cody Wright: Adrenaline. With style and class she entertained everyone and was such a delight to have to work with. Spencer Wright: I broke all the sinuses on this-- right side of my face one time and had a brain bleed. And it didn't matter if they had to sell the-- the farm. 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