Once you're a Motown artist, that's your stigmatism, and I was there from the very first day

As human beings, we're very materialistic and have all this stuff - furs and cars and diamonds and money.

Songwriting is my gift from God

So I wanted to sing inspirational music, and that's exactly how I approached it - only the words have been changed to declare my relationship with God.

I don't ever balk at being considered a Motown person, because Motown is the greatest musical event that ever happened in the history of music

Mistakes, I know I've made a few. But I'm only human, you've made mistakes, too.

With a heart that is truthful, keeping you youthful.