People Aren't Hearing All The Music.

People Are Always Coming Up To Me, Thinking I've Got Some Magic Wand That Can Make Them A Star And I Want To Tell Them That No One Can Do That. Making Hit Records Is Not That Easy. But It Took Me Time To Realize That Myself.

I'm High Off The Indo Creepin' With The Quickness To The Cut, Bust One To His Head While He Munches On That Donut.

Don't Be Worried About The Next Man - Make Sure Your Business Tight.

When I Think Of The Future, I Think A Lot Of Quincy Jones And How He Is An Inspiration. Look At The Quality Of His Work Over So Many Years. He Didn't Even Make His Best Record, 'thriller,' Until He Was 50. That Gives Me Something To Look Forward To. Nothing Pulls You Back Into The Studio More Than The Belief That Your Best Record Is Still Ahead.

Even When I Was Close To Defeat I Rose To My Feet