When people think of me initially, they remember me as 'Akeelah.' Sometimes it can be frustrating to be remembered at an age that you've outgrown.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Sometimes people ask me how old I am, and I have to stop and remember. I forget myself!
It's easy to forget who you are.
I hope people remember me for the kind of person that I am, not because of what I do.
I have a very, very good memory, and I always remember the people who have done right by me and the people who have done wrong by me.
I like to know that when I'm 90 years old, I'm going to be able to look at a song or poem I wrote and say, 'Wow! I remember I was so crazy about this person,' or 'I remember what that day felt like.'
I mean, I kind of remember... I'm 36 now, so it's kind of hard for me to relate to what it was like when I was 25, or 24, but I do remember a period in time when that's how I defined who I was, by the music I listened to and the movies I went to.
It doesn't matter who they put in front of me, I just want people to remember me.
I come from a family who prided themselves, both sides, on memory. And I was told growing up, constantly, that I was born with a really good memory.
I don't really care how I am remembered as long as I bring happiness and joy to people.
I have a phenomenal memory. I remember every single thing that anybody said to me, ever did to me, who was nice to me and who was not nice to me.