I've been saying for almost 20 years that I need to do a jazz project and it ought to be either big band or I should do some jazz songs with a trio or quartet.

I sang do-wop on the street corner before it was called do-wop.

I came here with something in me that I inherited from my folks. So I'm going to do something called life and times.

I would still be singing, because it's part of my heart and my soul, and it lifts me up. Find something you would do for free.

I think a singer is an athlete. I've always tried to stay fit. Until my knee said, "Uh-uh," I was jogging. Then I started walking. They don't like walking a lot, but I'll push them.

Every day is Thanksgiving.On this stage you're going to hear God and none of them other words, and I ain't going to touch my stuff.

Before I get out of bed, I am saying thank you. I know how important it is to be thankful.