To me, true rock 'n' roll has a lot of bottom in it.

I did what I felt, and I felt what I did, at all costs.

But when I went on the stage to do a show, I would put on makeup because I felt that it enhanced my act; it drew attention to what I was doing.

I thank God for making me a man.

But I'm a rock 'n' roll singer; that's my livelihood, my occupation.

I am the innovator. I am the originator. I am the emancipator. I am the architect of rock 'n' roll!

I also think that what's wrong with all of us is that we don't show enough love toward each other.