chase what matters. go to chase.com/ink. aretha franklin is speaking out in an exclusive interview with "jet" magazine amid widespread reports that the queen of soul is battling pancreatic cancer. she spoke with jet senior writer clarence walden who joins us from chicago now. clarence, thanks for joining us. first of all -- >> it's a pleasure to be here. >> it's a pleasure having you on. how did miss franklin sound, and what did she say? >> she sounded so upbeat, so happy, tamron. so vibrant, so rejoiceful.