I was not fortunate enough to run into Obama. We were at the same church per se, but I would never be there when he was there.

I never sang for a Grammy, for money, for fame. That's my whole purpose for singing: for people, for the fans.

I have fun just about everywhere I go.

We stay strong. We stay positive, keep our heads up, love one another, spread love. The Devil can't win when you have God on your side.

I just had a wonderful life, and I couldn't ask for anything else.

Whenever somebody tells me they want me to stop singing, I'm gone.

I'm just singing what I feel in my heart.