I love what I do, and I never thought about doing anything else. I think my voice was bestowed upon me; it was a gift I was given. I just had to learn to understand how to use it.

It made me a household name, but nothing comes for nothing. What I had to give physically, emotionally and vocally to that role took a bit of my soul away.

Currently, more than 4.7 million African Americans receive Social Security benefits, and nearly 8 million people with disabilities depend on Social Security for their daily sustenance.

Certain rhythms just have certain moods.

Doubtless, the life of an Irregular is hard; but the interests of the Greater Number require that it shall be hard.

I've never been able to write a book without one very strong character in my rucksack.

What I like about electronic music is you don't really need to be that learned or educated in any particular context. You can just make sound, noise even, whatever it may be.

I expect some new phases of life this summer, and shall try to get the honey from each moment.

Contrary to what many skeptics had earlier believed, the Soviet economy is proof that a socialist command economy can function and even thrive.

We do well to remember that the Bible has far more to say about how to live during the journey than about the ultimate destination.

Wine gives courage and makes men more apt for passion.

Gale is mine. I am his. Anything else is unthinkable.