Every significant event that takes place in our lives is set to some kind of music.

Trends don't mean very much to me. They come, they go, they turn around.

I mean, on the food chain, do instruments really rate? I don't think so.

Music should probably provide answers in terms of lyrical content, and giving people a sense of togetherness and oneness, as opposed to being alone in their thoughts and dilemmas or regrets or happiness or whatever.

But my attitude about it is I have miles to go before I sleep.

There was a time in American history when almost every white person knew who Aretha Franklin was.

I adore being with Roberta. I adore being in her spiritual light. I adore being close to her talent and gifts.