I don't sit back and count up what I've done. There's just always something else to do. There's always a challenge ahead.

Then, when I had the opportunity to go to Africa and visit the villages, I heard the real, raw, true rhythms and realised the origins of the old Negro spirituals I grew up with in the South.

I don't sit back and count up what I've done. There's just always something else to do. There's always a challenge ahead.

At the end of the day, we are responsible for our own lives. If anything happens to us, don't blame somebody else. Backtrack and look at what you did to contribute to that. You also contribute to your successes. Once you learn that, you're on your way.

As a civil rights activist of the past 40 years, I cannot support a show that disrespects those beliefs and practices.

Have you ever wondered why young people take to music like fish to water? Maybe it's because music is fun. Plan and simple. It opens up their minds to dream great dreams about where they can go and what they can do when they get older.

The rappers have gone in and created a lot of hit music based upon my influence. And theyll tell you if you ask.