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

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.

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

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.

My voice is my gift. And Pops had me using it in the right way. I had many offers to sing pop, to sing rhythm and blues. Pops said "Mavis, this record company want to give you a million dollars." I said, "No daddy, I want to sing with the family." And I did. I never wanted to branch out by myself. But I've had to now. It's my mission. I've been left here to do it. And I'm grateful.

I feel so good singing songs that I sang with my father.

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