I was standing backstage in a dimly lit holding area sectioned off from the audience by a heavy velvet curtain. I took a deep breath, trying to stop the trembling that was making its way through my body. Dan, the event organizer, caught my eye mid-breath and gave me an encouraging smile. I could see the woman performing before me standing in front of a tall microphone illuminated by the bright stage lights. “This is really happening,” I thought…

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