I really don't deal with hypotheticals.

He revolutionized music videos. Before Michael Jackson, MTV refused to play African-American artists.

I think if people looked at my body of work, they'd see a great breadth of work.

Amongst black people, you have always heard it said that once a black man reaches a certain level, especially if you are an entertainer, you get a white trophy woman. I didn't make that up.

Since the days of slavery, if you were a good singer or dancer, it was your job to perform for the master after dinner.

I consider Madonna a friend, and she sure knows how to work the publicity machine. Of course, I don't have breasts. If I did have, I'd be in the number one spot over Madonna.

I am very fortunate I can send my kids to private school, but everybody does not have the money. If you cannot get your kid in a good school today, your kids are going to be behind the eight ball.