I always felt a love for music, but I never got my nerve up enough to try a musical instrument in school.

When you come up with a good idea, you dont have to do a whole lot. The idea does it for you.

I was never exposed to a great deal of racism, but the Chicago I grew up in was very, very segregated.

There was no match for Barry White. His music is just going to live forever. It's not limited to disco or soul or hip-hop or anything.

As long as the music stayed hot and important and good, that there would always be a reason for 'Soul Train'

The 'Soul Train' legacy and brand are of the utmost importance to me and to 'Soul Train's' millions of fans. After years of offers, I feel the time is now finally right to pass the torch.

I am just convinced that people want to see people on TV who are more like themselves.