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

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.

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.

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!"

The joy you feel when you become a small life particle sun and share its brightness and warmth with those around you is indescribably great.

The heart of creativity is an experience of the mystical union

Sail through the good days, and on bad days pick a spot of blue sky to steer toward.

The only meaning our lives have is the meaning we give them.

If you get earaches, I'd turn my volume down a notch or two for you. Cause I will do anything for you.

I think doing period piece is easier, because after a certain distance, everybody is equal, I think. The relative contemporary is harder. I think that's the way it is.

It's the economics, that's why opera is not dying but gets more and more difficult to put on.

We are Americans, speaking the same language, adopting the same customs, holding the same general opinions... and shall rise and fall with Americans.

If something like one in nine Londoners is a Muslim, then I want one in nine police officers to be a Muslim. Which means we are currently about 2,000 short.

One of the most radical things that you can do is really listen to someone.