When you're strong and good, then you're Bad.

I can tell you there are rewards that go far beyond money and public acclaim and awards.

I have been a vulnerable target for those who want money.

God created animals. And they’re loving; they’re beautiful. I feel the way (anthropologist) Jane Goodall does or any of those naturalists. I don’t find my interest in animals weird or strange at all.

I've been an ambassador of goodwill all over the world, spreading this message, did we do heal the world, treaty of all nations, circling this huge globe? What I don't understand is just singing about sex and "I want to get in a hot tub with you baby and rub you all over" and, but I get battered in the press as the weirdo.

I'm a black American, I am proud of my race. I am proud of who I am. I have a lot of pride and dignity.

My singing... I'll just say it simple as possible: it's just godly.