I set my own rhythm, and I do believe it was usually a little faster than most other people's.

Affluence separates people. Poverty knits 'em together. You got some sugar and I don't; I borrow some of yours. Next month you might not have any flour; well, I'll give you some of mine.

I think that most great artists who are extremely known, as I am, would intimidate a lot of people. I don't want to do that to people, but I know I do.

My mom taught me a lot. A lot about minding your own business and leaving other people's business alone. And let them think what they want.

Music to me is like breathing. I don't get tired of breathing, I don't get tired of music.

I don't sing a song unless I feel it. The song don't tug at my heart, I pass on it. I have to believe in what I'm doing.

Goodbye don't mean gone.