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April 27, 2009

In Part 1 of an exclusive conversation, music icon Prince talks about his childhood epilepsy—something he's never before shared publicly—the relationship with his father, how he maintains friendships and learning from constructive criticism.

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Prince is among the most talented musicians of his generation. He's created a rich and varied music catalog and was partying "like it's 1999" back in 1982. That album, 1999, made him a star, and Purple Rain took him to another level. He's one of very few musicians who writes and produces all of his music and, on most of his albums, plays all the instruments, except for brass. The son of a jazz pianist, he's won seven Grammys and an Oscar and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004—the first year he was eligible.