Trying your best to bring the water to your eyes, thinking it might stop her from woopin' your behind.

Sometimes I wish I could drive a car, but I'm gonna drive a car one day, so I don't worry about that.

Music, at its essence, is what gives us memories. And the longer a song has existed in our lives, the more memories we have of it.

The most important thing is, when I do give the music, I'm satisfied with it, that it speaks for what I want to do.

The power has to be in your desire to see everyone thrive.

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

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.