One of the best moments is right here (during History Tour in Copenhagen, on his birthday in 1997). Right here. It’s right in the middle of the show and it’s my birthday and I’m thousands of miles away from my family. When they surprised me with the full marching band and then they brought out this huge, beautiful birthday cake.. I realized that I’ve got family all over the world. Everywhere I go, because my fans really show me the love and I love them just as much.

I just want to bring the world together. Togetherness is what I want for this planet.

Music is a mantra that soothes the soul...something our body has to have. It's important to understand the power of music.

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

"In Africa," S. B. once remarked, "if you do well, people close to you will hate you."

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

The deeper I go into myself, the stronger I become, because I realize that my real self is much bigger than any fear.