Life is full of constant ups and downs, and all I ask for is redemption in the end.

My songs don't play on pop radio; they play on black radio.

Being critical is not something I like to do. I like to appreciate and inspire.

There's an audience for all kinds of great art.

I took whatever the devil offered me.

While other kids played with cars and toys, I listened to music all day. I wanted to sing it and learn it.

I write songs like "The Sweetest Love." Of course I'm a little cheesy. Love is cheesy. Love is corny. But it's also the greatest feeling in the whole world.