We forget that this music, music made by my brothers and sisters, is still a baby. It's just beginning. When I think of the possibilities, it makes me smile.

I woke up one morning, went downstairs, said 'Good morning' to my mother and nearly scared both of us to death.'

Mama tried to save us from the streets, but the streets were too strong.

When I commit, I commit with my whole heart, my whole being. I know the Bible like the back of my hand.

As a boy, I believed freedom for America meant freedom for me. There was a time I believed every word spoken.

I don't know if it's my music, my lyrics, my sound and knowing the music business the way I do - all I can say is, my career has lasted way longer than I expected.

When a man's making love, the last thing he thinks about is war.