People shout out for songs and I don't even remember writing them.

I started with Sam Cooke when I was 6 or 7 years old.

People think you have to go through a lot of changes to become a soul singer, You just have to go through life.

You gotta know when it's time to hang up. But when I finally go, let me go out on stage, my perfect ending. Don't let me go when I'm sick or asleep. Let me be in motion.

You learn if you mind stay open. And once you can't learn no more, your mind must be closed. Life goes on and you keep growing, you know?

It is my fondest wish that the gift of song that God has given me will flow from my soul to yours and help ease any burden that might weigh upon you.

I will play my part by singing the spirit into every open heart.