You know what, I'm probably one of the most blessed people there's ever been, and I thank God for it.

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.

An army of the people is invincible!

Express your feelings, no matter what. Make your every word beautiful, bright, and lovely. Make your every thought creative, caring, and lively.

It can't be anyone but youI understand the reason nowLike an angel gently descending, You taught me the meaning of living on earthWhispering, "I want you to protect me, "You supported my heart

If I couldn't laugh, I'd rather die.

I think once we started directing separately - we each have different kinds of interests now, and the kinds of movies we want to do. I wouldn't hold your breath for that one.

I raged across the field, killing all before me. They ran when they saw me coming, and I chased them down, and killed them before they could take someone else's friend away from them.

Because my mum and dad brought me up to believe that people are different but equal. And that I should treat everyone, no matter who, with the same respect I'd like to be shown.

There is nothing wherein their womanliness is more honestly garnished than with silence.

Like flossing, frequent engagement with a product, especially over a short period of time, increases the likelihood of forming new routines.

I think part of the problem sometimes is that there's so much happening in my books, to whittle it down into a single script is hard.