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You mentioned Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes. Can you share a favorite memory of her? Chilli, T-Boz and Left Eye formed TLC in 1989 and became a best-selling American girl group. Ron Galella/Ron

Galella Collection via Getty Images CHILLI: We accomplished so much when she was here. But I miss everything about Lisa. Just how she used to joke around and how creative she was in the

studio. We all collaborated together, but Lisa was very, very talented when it came to stuff like that. That artistry side of her — it was amazing. T-BOZ: I just miss her, period. But some

of the funniest times were when we used to have food fights in the studio. Chilli never wanted to play. I miss those times. Running down the hallway, ding-dong ditching — knocking on

people’s doors and running — stuff like that. Just all the good times and all the laughter. I miss all that. T-Boz, you were diagnosed with sickle cell anemia and have worked to raise

awareness of the disease. Do you have advice for someone going through a health challenge? T-BOZ: I want patients to know they are their biggest advocate. You have to understand your body to

convey that to a doctor. It’s so important to get the right doctor who has the right bedside manners. If you don’t find one, keep looking until you do, because that can be the saving grace

to save your life. And don’t ever think a disease defines you. That’s not who you are, it’s just something you have. CHILLI, DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR SUPPORTING A LOVED ONE GOING THROUGH

SOMETHING TOUGH? CHILLI: Honestly, I think that number one, you just have to know the person and how they may want help or not. Some people, you call, you check, you ask questions or

whatever. But T, she knows if she needs me for anything, I will do it. No matter what it is. I don’t care what I’m doing. I will drop it all and I will be there for her. I think the most

important part is just letting them know that you’re there, and if they need you, you’re going to make it happen. BOTH OF YOU ARE MOMS. HAS MOTHERHOOD IMPACTED YOUR MUSIC AND ARTISTRY?

T-BOZ: I think it has, because when you’re happy and your home life is awesome, it just makes other aspects of your life better. Kids are so pure and so loving. No matter what goes on and

what kind of bad day you had, they can brighten your day just by looking at them. That’s something special that kids possess.