I like Brazilians and I like their values. They believe in family.

I often feel the need of a man to take care of me, even though I can certainly take care of myself.

I hold all of the songs that I have had the pleasure of recording and performing in high regard.

I am a combination of my entire family.

My motto in life is 'If you think it, you can do it' and if we all apply that thought we can end hunger the world over.

The Civil Rights for Musicians Act is about economic justice for African American artists. It's about what's right. And it's about time.

I have been blessed with some incredible compositions to record and perform and all of my songs have had the ability to grow as I and those who have supported this career of mine for these 50 years have.