I will never forget Oprah's [Winfrey] major contribution to my success by having me perform on her show (March '91) and introducing me as, "the voice that brought her out of the shower!"

If there's something more awaiting me in the future, I'd rather leave it up to God since what He creates is far better than my imagination.

I've been fortunate to live a very full professional life. Most of it has happened through God's graciousness and not from something I've imagined.

Learn your craft well. Take care of your own business. Success (popularity) is fleeting for most, but longevity lies in a quality craft with integrity. Oh, and don't take yourself too seriously.

I'm so honored to have been a part of something so meaningful that helped to keep so many families and loved ones connected.

I enjoyed all of the tours and learned something from everyone.

Praying is simple. Use the words that you know. You don't have to be eloquent, just sincere and reverent.

I've recorded songs that are prayers in different styles, not just in the traditional gospel style that can help and comfort them. It's the words that matter most.

To embrace the spirit of godliness is to embrace everything godliness stands for.

I am a vegan because I don't want to support the cruel industry that goes on on farms everyday.

Old friends are best.

As you heat the planet up, it's just like boiling a pot.

If you enjoy books with happy endings than you are better off reading some other book.

There is no language that love does not speak.

I still don't know how I got to the big leagues because I wasn't that good.

His dreams had always been Houdiniesque: they were the dreams of a pupa struggling in its blind cocoon, mad for a taste of light and air.

I would rather my films be well-known than I be well-known.

Frequently the burden or concern in the spirit is for prayer.