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.

Michael Jackson has a very good heart. He was crying when he was giving me the award, 'cause his mind went back over the early days.

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.

The hardest thing about being James Brown is I have to live. I don't have no down time.

When you touch me, good God.

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.

I just thank God for all of the blessings.