If you're satisfied with everything you're just going to stay at one level and the world will move ahead.

I know a tree feels it when the wind blows through it. It probably goes, 'Chhhhhh, this is wonderful.' And that's how I feel when I'm singing some songs. It's wonderful.

The record companies really do conspire against the artists. Especially the black artists

The purpose of parenting is to provide steady and wide-ranging opportunities for a child. The child does the rest.

I find in animals the same thing I find so wonderful in children. That purity, that honesty, where they don't judge you, they just want to be your friend. I think that is so sweet.

I never have felt that people should feel that they are better than others, simply because they just happen to possess a larger share of material items and monetary wealth than others less fortunate. I believe in sharing, assisting, and just lending a helping hand to people.

I want people to appreciate talent and ability.