You're like a dull knife, just ain't cuttin', just talkin' loud and saying nothing

Take those kids and raise them up, teach them how to drink out of a righteous cup.

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 only got a seventh-grade education, but I have a doctorate in funk, and I like to put that to good use

For goodness sake, look at those cakes.

Thank God that I had the ability to understand that I had a different beat and that I was a drummer.

I'd rather be Jack be smart, than Jack be quick. Watch out for the man with the big fat licking stick.