I'll be staying in touch and keeping my fans and friends updated on my progress. I'm looking forward to getting back on the road to give the people what they want.

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

I'm not going to sing something if it doesn't make sense to me, or if it makes me look like I'm begging someone or I'm weak, because that's not me.

I sing because I'm happy.

You know a man can play the part of a saint just so long for a day comes when his true, his true self unfolds.

God's eye is on a sparrow. And I know - oh, yes, I know he watches over me...

Everything I've done and everything I've gained in my life has been with my music.