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One of my favorite artists is Stevie Wonder. His talent is one of the clearest gifts from God I have ever witnessed. What is most remarkable to me is that the blind-since-birth star never used his disability to hinder him from becoming a great artist or human being. Despite his own shortcomings, he has an astute awareness of the world in which he lives without even laying eyes on it. That compassion is displayed in his music and philanthropic work.

His album, Songs in the Key of Life, is one of my favorites. It was released in 1976 and was his 18th studio album. He was 26-years-old when he pro...