I'm so honored to have been a part of something so meaningful that helped to keep so many families and loved ones connected.

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 enjoyed all of the tours and learned something from everyone.

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 church is supposed to help the people discover their calling and reveal the Kingdom of God to them

Fac quod faciendum est, ' " Jo read aloud. "Do what must be done.

We don't lose people, they just slip down like sand through the loop holes we have in ourselves.

a life without investigation is not worth living

The Bronx is famous for two things. Hip-hop, and 26 world championships.

Give me the benefit of your convictions, if you have any; but keep your doubts to yourself, for I have enough of my own.

When people meet me in person, they're usually surprised at how petite I am because there's just [an] idea that because I'm black I just look a certain way.

If I get to wrapped up in how I have to be, or what I have to do, things gradually get worse and worse.

I have no sense of nationalism, only a cosmic consciousness of belonging to the human family.

I want to pay my mortgage and go on vacation, so I love working. I want to be able to do independent projects as well, and being on a successful TV show allows you to do some other things.