Being a singer is a natural gift. It means I'm using to the highest degree possible the gift that god gave me to use. I'm happy with that.

I love producing, writing. I rarely write with other writers unless I have a real great respect for them. Like Burt Bacharach, or Carole Sager, or Stevie Wonder. Somebody like Smokey - like that. Otherwise, I choose to write alone.

My heart is still there in gospel music. It never left . . . I'm gonna make a gospel record and tell Jesus I cannot bear these burdens alone.

Now, occasionally I will still have that quarter pounder because I love fast food, but you have to keep it to a minimum.

My faith always has been and always will be important to me.

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

Better friends than lovers. Sugar can't you see? You need you and I really need me.