I just want to bring the world together. Togetherness is what I want for this planet.

Music is a mantra that soothes the soul...something our body has to have. It's important to understand the power of music.

Each day I take time out to study the Bible, no matter where I am. The teachings of the Bible have added a new dimension to my life. It, somehow, makes me whole.

I've been in the entertainment industry since I was six-years-old ... As Charles Dickens says, 'It's been the best of times, the worst of times.' But I would not change my career ... While some have made deliberate attempts to hurt me, I take it in stride because I have a loving family, a strong faith and wonderful friends and fans who have, and continue, to support me.

It doesn't matter what blood or race or creed or color. Love is love and it breaks all boundaries and you just see it right away.

I hate labels because it should be just music. I don't see anything wrong with disco. Call it anything. It's music.

What's the point? you can bring in 50 witnesses and it would not change what the tape clearly shows.