When I sing, I play in my mind; the minute I stop singing orally, I start to sing by playing Lucille.

If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.

Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.

Champions keep playing until they get it right.

The time is always right to do what is right.

I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.

The time is always right to do the right thing.

You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.

The security officer smiled and said, ‘Good afternoon, ma’am, ’ to me before Igave him ID.”“It’s a sick world, Eve.” He resisted taking her hand for another squeeze. “A sick, sad world.

When I have a day off, I will have a day off.

The ultimate secret to growth is finding something worth fighting for

My first concert makes me sound like a real old man. My very first concert was Jackie Wilson.

The key to getting ahead is setting aside 8 hours a day for work and 8 hours a day for sleep - and making sure they're not the same hours.

When it comes to your dreams, every risk is worth it.

The indifference of men, far more than their tyranny, is the torment of women.

Just because we are back home, don't get comfortable. Have that same uptight feeling like it's just us against everyone.

Terribly sad news about Stuart Cable, such a lovely, warm, funny, talented man.

Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.