Religious beliefs are sacred to people, and at all times should be respected and honoured.

Religious beliefs are sacred to people, and at all times should be respected and honoured.

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 think the kids today need to hear more about morals and values.

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.

There is a place in this world for satire, but there is a time when satire ends and intolerance and bigotry toward religious beliefs... begins.

I love soul. But I love a tune that has some meat in it. Something I could hang my hat on. Because music is universal.