It's quite interesting that in my growing up I had several influences. We had gospel music on campus. R&B music was, of course, the community, and radio was country music. So I can kind of see where all the influences came from.

Traveling did a great deal to me. I found that when I travel and just sit in the corner and watch, a million ideas come to me.

Just when I think it couldn't get any bigger, 'Tuskegee' reaches a new level of success.

People have allowed me into their homes, through my words and my music.

Exactly when people are in turmoil is the time that the entertainment business has always been at its best. Because people don't want to be reminded every day that they are under siege, or that they're not having a great time of life.

I don't think I'm going to be priest material.

Let the music play on would be my legacy.