The Queen of Soul had a 10-question mini interview in the March 1 issue of TIME, in which she reveals she is ready to fly again, which could mean that she will TOUR EUROPE!!!

How has not flying hindered your career?

It has not hindered my career at all. Miss Franklin can get around. I have been everywhere, believe me, on this bus - everywhere except across the ocean. And if it were an amphibious bus, I might do that. When I was flying, I never saw the U.S. and what it really looked like. I saw the back of the concert hall, the hotel and the airport. Now I really see America. The last time I flew was in '82. I had such a bad flight. A two-engine plane. The flight was dipsy-doodling up and down all the way home. I said, "Oh, my God, when I get to Detroit, that's it. That is it." And I have not flown since. But I intend to. It's been a long time.

I should add that I myself also hate flying, but I'm really excited about the prospect of finally getting to see Aretha Franklin live, a top concert wish for me!

Best of luck getting her off the ground.

That's a lot of soul. A WHOLE LOT of soul.

LOLs Linda and Greg!

The word bulbous comes to mind...