I used to play one job and have 125 pair of shoes on the floor. What was I doing? I couldn't wear but one pair.

My son don't have to say it loud, I'm black and I'm proud. He don't have to be called those crazy names.

When you touch me, good God.

Papa didn't cuss, he didn't raise a whole lot of fuss. But when we did wrong, Papa beat the hell out of us.

I started Michael years ago. I saw him in Gary, Indiana, and we'd have him on the talent shows. He kind of emulated me, and did the best he could.

You're like a dull knife, it just ain't cutting.

I'm kidding about having only a few dollars. I might have a few dollars more.