My teacher said I would either be a hoodlum, or a great entertainer.

You and I, we'll be together 'til the six is nine.

If anything I consider myself non-violent. I'm from the hippy era, peace, love, groovy.

I don't think the white establishment will ever respect or appreciate a black man who speaks the truth.

I'm still James Johnson. Rick James is a stage name. James Johnson keeps Rick James on the ground... Kind of sort of.

I'm not part of the Hollywood scene. I don't run around with 30 women. I have a very calm household. I'm surrounded by my grandkids and wonderful friends, and I consider myself very lucky.

She's the kind you don't take home to mother.