The ultimate of being successful is the luxury of giving yourself the time to do what you want to do.

I have never given all of myself, even vocally, to anyone. I was taught to sing on your interest, not your capital.

If I do have some success, I'd like to enjoy it, for heaven's sake! What is the point of having it otherwise?

Accomplishments have no color.

I am here and you will know that I am the best and will hear me.

Art is the only thing you cannot punch a button for. You must do it the old-fashioned way. Stay up and really burn the midnight oil. There are no compromises.

I am here and you will know that I am the best and will hear me. The color of my skin or the kink of my hair or the spread of my mouth has nothing to do with what you are listening to.