"I've always considered the Apollo Theater the great judge. Before you get there, before the day you're finally allowed the privilege of stepping onto its stage, you're on probation. You haven't quite paid your dues yet, but let's say you've qualified for a concert at the Great Apollo. After you perform on its legendary stage, after you've survived to tell the tale, you are, by my definition, released for good behavior. Okay, you answered the call, you did everything right, now you are free." JAMES BROWN - LIVE AT THE APOLLO FULL CONCERT (1963)