Sometimes I wonder if I got lulled into not wanting things because I grew up black in this country.

I think Wes Montgomery is the greatest jazz guitarist that ever lived.

I am blessed to have Mom and Dad.

Hard work is what keeps the ship moving.

Let your life be your music and let your music be your life.

The simple things in life ground me and keep me focused so Im able to do a good job with what is in front of me.

Inspiration is one thing and you can't control it, but hard work is what keeps the ship moving. Good luck means, work hard. Keep up the good work.

I want someone who is open-minded, dedicated to whatever she is doing and isn't afraid to say I love you. As for looks, she shouldn't have three heads. I want a regular human being.

Dad made it to Gold Shield Detective, so he always busted Robin, my oldest brother, and me. Always got caught, whatever we were doing.

My love life doesn't stink; it's nonexistent.

I consider myself a serious musician. Doing a comedy show does not take away from that in any way.

When you are a grown up your brothers become your neighbors and your unconditional brotherhood become your conditional neighborhood.

When people have told me that because I am a Catholic, I cannot be an artist, I have had to reply, ruefully, that because I am a Catholic I cannot afford to be less than an artist.

My life changed the moment I stopped blaming others for my failures.

God is love? Not bloody likely.

It is also said of me that I now and then contradict myself. Yes, I improve wonderfully as time goes on.

Don't get small units caught in between the forces of history.

You have to be the first, best or different.

What attracted us to each other was what we saw in each other in our faith.

I'll take a lot of credit for the fact that this industry's come back.

Oh! how happy the man of means who uses his wealth and his life for the greater glory of God, from whom he has received them!