My greatest competition is, well, me.

I went from a D all the way to an A plus, I tell you prayer changes things.

Deep within us all there is an amazing inner sanctuary of the soul, a holy place, a Divine Center, a speaking Voice. . . . Life from the Center is a life of unhurried peace and power. It is simple. It is serene. It is amazing. It is radiant.

Once I started singing, I didn't have to try to be cool. I was just one of the coolest guys around.

When I think of musical geniuses, I think of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson and Prince. That's who comes to mind.

If we don't love ourselves, tell me, how can we love somebody else?

If you're gonna tell your life story, you gotta be honest, or don't do it.