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

If some of those people who wanted to ban Beethoven's music could hear the music that's being played today, wow, what would they do, man?

I'm blessed, because I enjoy every part of my life. I enjoy writing songs. I've been trying to write songs since I was five years old.

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.

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

I will bring you a flower from the floor of the sea to wear in your hair.

You know what, I'm probably one of the most blessed people there's ever been, and I thank God for it.