You're a no good heartbreaker, you're a liar, and you're a cheat. I don't know why I let you do these things to me.

The milk of kindness flows through my body, I shall follow Jesus to the Taco Bell and give thanks.

Judy Garland is a singer with a capital S. And talk about soul. This woman was soul personified. Judy Garland is a class by herself.

Don't say Aretha is making a comeback, because I've never been away!

Being the Queen is not all about singing and being a diva is not all about singing. It has much to do with your service to people. And your social contributions to your community and your civic contributions as well.

R&B is not a fad; it's the truth.

Clark Terry is an American Master. I love to listen to him, particularly 'Mumbles.' I was so delighted when we received degrees together, along with Edward Kennedy, at the New England Conservatory in 1997.