Much to my and millions of others’ shock, Whitney Houston passed away on Saturday. I’ve been a fan of hers since I was in high school when the song “How Will I Know?” came out. Just last week, I found myself singing along to her “I’m Your Baby Tonight” album on one of my iTunes genius mixes and remembering just how much I have always LOVED singing along with her.

Years ago, Whitney was interviewed on some prime time news show–I can’t remember if it was 20/20, a Barbara Walters special or Prime Time–but it was one of those days where I rearranged my schedule in order to watch it and was hooked on every word she said. Until she said something that I’d never heard anyone say before that positively horrified me.

The question she was asked may have been something to do with the attention she would get from strangers (and, I’m guessing, fans). And I recall her talking about people who would approach her wanting to be her friend, and her response was, “I have enough friends. I don’t need any more friends.” (more…)