I always wanted my mother to be Queen for a Day. I always used to watch that show that came on television.

Heaven help the man who kicks the man who has to crawl.

I think honestly, SOME people who think they’re gay, they’re confused. People can misconstrue closeness for love. People can feel connected, they bond. I’m not saying all [gay people are confused]. Some people have a desire to be with the same sex. But that’s them.

Brother says he's telling about you playing Doctor with that girl.

I feel thankful to God, first and foremost, allowing me to enjoy this 'smell the roses' kind of thing.

Many years ago, but not so long ago, there were those who said, 'Well, you have three strikes against you: You're black, you're blind and you're poor,' But God said to me, 'I will make you rich in the spirit of inspiration, to inspire others as well as create music to encourage the world to a place of oneness and hope, and positivity.' I believed Him and not them.

As a matter of fact, wherever I find that law exists, I will not perform in that state or in that part of the world.