It is easy to be independent when you've got money. But to be independent when you haven't got a thing, that's the Lord's test.

This is the place to see the stars - Hollywood Bowl.

Do you know most of the Jewish songs have the same trend of sadness as Negro spirituals?

When you are through with the blues, you've got nothing to rest on.

Baby, black promoters oppressed me before white promoters ever got hold of me. Don't talk skin to me.

Sometimes you ask God for something and you don't know what you're asking.

Put your mind on the gospel. And remember - there's one God for all.