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

It's amazing to know that 5 years ago I was writing songs in a basement in the ghetto and now I'm writing for Michael Jackson. I'd be a fool not to say it's a dream come true.

When you're me, when you're R. Kelly, everybody wants a piece of you, and if you don't give 'em a piece they'll find a way to get a piece of you one way or the other.

Within all of us there is a storm. Some believe it will never end: but he who has faith in the heavens above will weather any storm.

This album was designed to touch your soul.

I'm in love with music, and I'm pregnant by it. It's like having twins. Or triplets. Or eight-lets!

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