Not the stars, not the farthest solar systems, not the millions of different species of animal life, but the child is the greatest of God's creations.

Well, you don't get to do things that other children get to do, having friends and slumber parties and buddies. There were none of that for me. I didn't have friends when I was little. My brothers were my friends.

I put real pressure on myself and I demand the best out of myself.

I'll never forget that little apple box I stood on because I couldn't reach the microphone. My name was written on it and it's sitting at Diana Ross's house now. She has all my little doodling papers I would draw and write.

And the dream we were conceived in will reveal a joyful face... and the world we once believed in will shine again in grace. Then why do we keep strangling life wound this Earth, crucify its soul. Though it's plain to see, this world is heavenly. We could be God's glow... Heal the world.

The color of a person's skin had nothing to do with the content of their character.

I'm never satisfied with what I do. I always think I can do it a lot better.