Smokey robinson

Even if I don't release it myself, somebody else might hear it and want to record it. When you write a song, it gives it that potential.

I really haven't strayed too far, musically, from my roots.

You know what, I'm probably one of the most blessed people there's ever been, and I thank God for it.

Motown will always be a heavy-duty part of my life because those are my roots.

There are very few courses around Detroit I haven't played.

I had been stockpiling Gospel songs for other artists, and had planned to submit them to Gospel artists.