We made part of the record in Miami, and I would go down to the beach, and not 20 feet from the water I see a fish that is at least seven feet long swimming close to the shore. I did not go back in the ocean the entire month.

Sometimes before we make a record I go back and listen to a few. It's equally humbling and uplifting.

If I'm tired of me, I'm sure the public is as well.

When you meet a stranger, look at his shoes. Keep your money in your shoes.

I think God has got a sense of humor. I really do.

I'm a child of God. God is my mommy, my daddy. That's the only thing that'll keep my head up. If I don't remember who I am in him, I'm done.

Every four years, the eyes of America become riveted on the national election returns. But God's first concern during any political season is not the same as our first concern - it is not about what is happening, or going to happen, in the White House. God's first concern is what is happening, or not happening, in His house.

When does life begin? When does the soul enter? That's a religious question. Science is not going to be able to help with that.