J. Ivy, Winner Of The First Grammy For Best Spoken Word Poetry Album, Debuts Short Film With Bulleit Whiskey

“I read this poem and after class, she pulled me to the side and said, ‘you have a really nice speaking voice. I have a talent show coming up.’ I’m like ‘no Ms. Argue, but what I learned is that I’m not going to argue with someone named Ms. Argue.’ A few weeks go by and she said, ‘last time I asked you to do this show, you faked me out. I have another one coming up and you have to do it,’” The Poet Who Sat by the Door artist shared. “My first time ever on stage as terrified as I was, I received a standing ovation. Immediately, my life changed or shifted.”