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

I think secretly and privately there is a destiny for me and just for me to stay on that track and follow it. I really believe and feel I am here for a reason and that's my job, you know, to perform for the people and if they accept it that I am rewarded.

Criticizing reporters is like boo-ing at the Special Olympics.

People always say the abused abuse and it is not true. I am totally the opposite.

I can tell you there are rewards that go far beyond money and public acclaim and awards.

They hunt you. It's terrible... They never think about how the person feels about what they write.

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.