The seventy-one year old cried tears of joy as she told the crowd the award was "a long time coming" but worth the wait.

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But tragically Mr Mandela's joy was severely tempered by the death of his 13-year-old great-granddaughter Zenani Mandela as she was traveling home from the concert.

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Thanks to Pope Benedict for reminding us that while old age can bring great joy, it can also bring frailty.

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And then I experienced the joy of getting surprised by old classics or new melodies worldwide.

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"It brings no joy, " says the 61 year old African- American.

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