Sometimes when you're treated unfairly it makes you stronger and more determined. I admire that kind of strength. People who have it take a stand and put their blood and soul into what they believe.

I believe in God.....I gain strength from God. I believe in Jehovah, God, very much.....I believe in God and love God.

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.

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.

I want people to hear or watch something I've done and feel that I've given it everything I've got.

Some friends, you only see them when the sun shines.. My fans sustained me even in dark days. I owe them everything.

My father was a management genius. But what I really wanted was a dad.