Music at its essence is what gives us memories.

When the truths of love are planted firm, they won't be hard to find. And words of love I speak to you will echo in your mind.

God gave me life to continue to do things that I would never have done.

We're not living in a one-dimensional society. You can't just talk about, you know, the horrible things in life and the destruction.

Of all the needs that we have right now, more than anything we need a time for love.

I love Aretha [Franklin] and I've loved her all my life. I think she's an incredible songstress, obviously. She consistently has had this incredible voice. I remember when she was singing gospel in her father's church.

I want to take all the pain that I feel and celebrate and turn it around.