There is a great feeling in a small venue, with the closeness of the people and the intimacy.

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

I'm old enough to be Obama's grandmom. But I still like seeing good-looking things. Nothing wrong with that.

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.

There's still injustice happening in my world. I sing my songs at concerts and I'm so grateful that the people are ready to hear them.

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.