Black-and-white photo of a female singer in a feathered costume performing on stage, with the poster text “I’ll Never Forget It You Know…” (BootlegBetty.com).

I always try to balance the light with the heavy – a few tears of human spirit in with the sequins and the fringes. – Bette Midler

I always try to balance the light with the heavy – a few tears of human spirit in with the…