Don't terrorize. Organize. Don't burn. Give kids a chance to learn . . . The real answer to race problems in this country is education. Not burning and killing. Be ready. Be qualified. Own something. Be somebody. That's Black Power.

I think the best thing about being James Brown is looking at my little son. Hopefully I can make my son a role model to a lot of people.

I don't really care what people think, ... I just do my own thing. ... I like being loud and letting people know I'm there.

I taught them everything they know, but not everything I know.

I got a wife who likes expensive things, so she takes all the cash.

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.

I did the thing with bonds, which was about 30 million dollars, and didn't get none of the money on them.