As a kid, this is what I wanted my life to be. Not in my wildest dreams did I ever dare to dream that it would be this.

Once you're a Motown artist, you're always a Motown artist

I've got sunshine on a cloudy day

I don't ever balk at being considered a Motown person, because Motown is the greatest musical event that ever happened in the history of music

As human beings, we're very materialistic and have all this stuff - furs and cars and diamonds and money.

If you feel like loving me, if you've got the notion, I second that emotion.

The only thing you're taking out of here is your spirit and your soul, so we need to be conscious to try and develop that part of ourselves, because we're all spiritual creatures.

Songwriting is my gift from God

One thing I can say about the Motown acts is that we were a family. That's not a myth

Mistakes, I know I've made a few. But I'm only human, you've made mistakes, too.

I will bring you a flower from the floor of the sea to wear in your hair.

A man who has HEALTH has a thousand dreams, but a man without HEALTH has only one.

Just because we have the best hammer does not mean that every problem is a nail.

I love working with women - I love women - and we need more women directors. We need more feminine sensibilities in movies.

When I want to reward myself I get a relaxing massage.

Ther nis no werkman, whatsoevere he be, That may bothe werke wel and hastily.

The visible world is the invisible organization of energy.

If you think your obstacles are too big, they will be. Don’t set limits on your life with your thinking.

Nicki Minaj has a better booty; but I have better shoes.

I think it's important to have a good sense of humor and joke around with your kids. That's what I do a lot.

Be patient, for the world is broad and wide.