Some miners would have 20 pints after a hard day in the mine. Now that we sit behind computers all day, this is down to 18 or 19 pints.

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

When I was small I didn't really know what i was doing. I just sang and it came out sounding pretty good. I just do it and it happens.

I’m just a person who wants to be honest and do good, make people happy and give them the greatest sense of escapism through the talent God has given me. That’s where my heart is, that’s all I want to do. Just let me share and give, put a smile on people’s faces and make their hearts feel happy.

Peace. That's what I want all around the world, everywhere I go I always do the peace sign with my fingers.

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 deepest gratitude to the Creator for His gift to me...the joy I receive in creating my music.