I find that the British audience listens and they accept the performer for its value, value as a singer, as a vocalist, value as a performer. You're only accepted if you're good.

I don't have a problem with being black in a white country or being with my people.

In Buddhism there are words you can say... as you say the words with rhythm the conscious tells the subconscious

People hold on to what they like. They discard what they don't...

It just feels like Erwin and me... even at night I don't feel I have to look pretty in bed.

I'm pleased with my life, with the journey.

In Tennessee where I grew up, there were animals, farms, wagons, mules.