Everybody Has Their Idiosyncrasies.

The People Who Make It To The Top - Whether They're Musicians, Or Great Chefs, Or Corporate Honchos - Are Addicted To Their Calling ... [they] Are The Ones Who'd Be Doing Whatever It Is They Love, Even If They Weren't Being Paid.

The Climate In The '50s And '60s For Black Performers Or Black People In The Entertainment Business Was Atrocious. It Was Atrocious.

I've Been Driven All My Life By A Spirit Of Adventure And A Criminal Level Of Optimism. I Believed In My Dreams Because They Were My Only Option. The People Who Make It To The Top Are Addicted To Their Calling. You Have To Honor The Gift God Has Given You. The People Who Get The Call Are The Ones Who'd Be Doing Whatever It Is They Love, Even If They Weren't Being Paid.

A Great Song Can Make A Terrible Singer Sound Good, But A Good Singer - You Put A Great Song On Top Of That, You're Really In Great Shape!

After Every War, There Was A Significant Change In The Music, And I Can Understand How That Happened. If You Participate In Protecting The Country, You Think You Can Be Part Of It, But You Come Back Home And It's Worse Than Ever.