During the time that my recording career seemed to be in a slump a music called disco came on the scene and literally took over radio stations as well as having radio stations created to play it which sort of negated my music as well as that of some of my peers.

People have been so supportive of this career for so long, and they are still enjoying the music that I bring to them.

I was told by my grandfather who was a minister that we all were put here on earth to be of service to one another, and it is quite gratifying to know that if I am able to be of help to one that is not able to help themselves then I am fulfilling my obligation as a human being.

I'd like to see a world free of strife, stress, pain, hunger, war - a cool place where everyone could live.

That pesky acting career has always gotten in the way of me doing something with music.

We have work to do, and Tuesday Americans sent Washington a clear message - get the job done.

I've dedicated my entire career as an educator, principal, administrator and now as state superintendent toward solving problems, not picking fights.

I never considered interior design as a career option. I had designed a couple of our homes, and people liked my work. Friends came forward and asked me to help them do up their homes, and that's how it started.