I know that the creator will go, but his work survives. That is why to escape death, I attempt to bind my soul to my work.

Your thoughts are as free as any bird

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.

Children show me in their playful smiles the divine in everyone. This simple goodness shines straight from their hearts and only asks to be loved.

I've learned that love is not possessive and I've learned that love won't wait. Now I've learned that love needs expression, but I learned too late.

People write negatives things, cause they feel that's what sells. Good news to them, doesn't sell.

When I perform, I lose myself. I'm in total control of that stage. I don't think about anything. I know what I want to do from the moment I step out there and I love every minute of it.