Ali and I have become friends over the years. I was on a plane with him one time when he was the champion.

When I sing full-on I use my whole body. I open my throat and let it fly out.

Joe Louis was one of my first heroes.

Ali and I have become friends over the years. I was on a plane with him one time when he was the champion.

I'm a performer. We don't retire.

I only eat one meal a day. Lunch, not dinner.

I used to be afraid of looking at the audience.