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

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

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

Well Lord, I'm still on the case. I'm still doing what Dr. King and Pops want me to do. I'm still on that freedom highway, and I'm going to walk on it until Dr. King's dream is realized.

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.

If I wasn't my age, I would turn a flip. I would do some cartwheels. That's how I feel.