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

We all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It's our basic human right.

Falling out of love is like losing weight. It's a lot easier putting it on than taking it off.

If a song's about something I've experienced or that could've happened to me it's good. But if it's alien to me, I couldn't lend anything to it. Because that's what soul is all about.

I like Beyonce's music - some of it, not all of it.

I've always felt that rock & roll was very, very wholesome.

I don't feel one's personal medical condition is everybody's business. It just isn't something you advertise, and it's not open to discussion.