I'm blessed to be in an environment where people are sincere.

When I'm on tour, I don't see these spots as much as I'd like. I'm just in, I perform, then I'm out. I hope to spend years sightseeing, then more years after that.

I'm singing, you know, because I'm happy and I'm free.

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

When I got sick this past summer, I couldn't - my mind just wasn't on music. The rest of the band understood. But once October came, I felt ready to get back again.

I tell the songwriter's story. When I read people's lyrics, I'm so amazed. I want to tell this story and make it part of my life. I usually can't write lyrics down, but I can sure tell that story. You've got to make people feel the hurt and love in each song.