I'm never in my life going to do a record that's a tribute to myself. I don't need it.

Greatness occurs when your children love you, when your critics respect you and when you have peace of mind.

I went with Lionel Hampton for three years. Out of that came a trip to Europe.

Not one ounce of my self worth depends on your acceptance of me.

Let's not get too full of ourselves. Let's leave space for God to come into the room.

You Make Your Mistakes To Learn How To Get To The Good Stuff

I learned real early why God gave us two ears and one mouth, because you're supposed to listen twice as much as you talk.

Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old shared a little of what he is good at doing.

The process is the most beautiful part.

I've always thought that a big laugh is a really loud noise from the soul saying, "Ain't that the truth."

The only music I don't like is bad music.

I thought my fireplace dead and stirred the ashes. I burned my fingers.

If you want to achieve excellence, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than-excellent work.

Straight is the gate and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life and few there be that find it.

I think my husband did a pretty good job in the 1990s.

We change for the good so long as good exists around us.

Like butterflies, we evolve; but as Beings of Light we continuously evolve when we are fully present.

Progress on problems is the measure of leadership; leaders mobilize people to face problems, and communities make progress on problems because leaders challenge them and help them to do so.

Want! You must want something. What do you want?

I'm a little angry in life.

For me, my dad is the best hero in the universe.