I'm going to keep on keeping on as long as I've got my health and strength, and God gives me that will to do it.

I don't want to be home just taking medicine and waiting to die, you know? That's not something I'm about.

Doctors removed my gallbladder and pancreas, which are supposed to break down sugar and alcohol.

The only thing I wanted to accomplish was to finally get recognized by the music industry. If you know the awards, answer me this question: Do you see an award for soul music? No. They have R&B, funk, hip-hop and all sorts of contemporary things.

[I've worked as a guard at Rikers Island] from 1988 to 1990.

Phish is such a good band; they just make stuff up as a jam band.

My fans have written me such kind emails. My management at Daptone helped me heal, too. I'm in a good place.