Don Cornelius

Soul Train' was developed as a radio show on television. It was the radio show that I always wanted and never had. ”

MTV essentially killed 'American Bandstand' and 'Solid Gold,' because music videos are an easier way for pop artists to gain television exposure. ”

I felt that it was my mission to see to it that black talent had an opportunity to get national television exposure. ”

People who dance well, dress well, are well groomed and know how to behave seem to know others who dance, dress and behave well. ”

It's always a pleasure to find something that matters. ”

All I really wanted was to be a full-time disc jockey. ”

Blacks on prime-time TV are only portrayed as comedians - and often in no better a light than 'Amos & Andy.' ”

The 'Soul Train' legacy and brand are of the utmost importance to me and to 'Soul Train's' millions of fans. After years of offers, I feel the time is now finally right to pass the torch. ”

When I have a job to do, time means nothing. I lose patience with people who work on a clock. ”