I've never recorded anything I didn't like.

As a parent you try to maintain a certain amount of control and so you have this tug-of-war ... You have to learn when to let go. And that's not easy.

I donate heavily to the church and various churches in the Detroit community and food banks.

I love to sing. It's just a natural thing for me.

Trying to grow up is hurting. You make mistakes. You try to learn from them, and when you don't, it hurts even more.

I saw the Supremes when they were still singing in little black skirts and white blouses.

I remember singing around the house to records that were playing. All kinds of music. And the great James Cleveland was often in our house, and I grew up with his sound as well.