I’m so lucky to be in the position to give. It’s really a gift to give.

Before you abuse, criticize, and accuse walk a mile in my shoes.

I don't like people who are in politics for themselves and not for others. You want that, you can go into show business.

Since I was two years old, all I knew was gospel music. That music became such a part of my life it was as natural as dancing. A way to escape from the problems. And my way of release.

The walls have ears, ears that hear each little sound you make every time you stamp, throw a lamp.

I learned very early in life that: 'Without a song, the day would never end; without a friend, a man ain't got a friend; without a song, the road would never bend-without a song.' So I keep singing a song.

I go for all the belles, except the wedding kind.