But I knew if I ran I'd never be able to sing, so I had to take my punishment.

I just sing. You have to use it.

I think St. Jude helped me achieve some miracles in my life - that's why I wear the medallion in my left ear and never take it out.

I sing around the house, in the shower.

Beyonce is cool, and she can really sing.

I never really got paid for 'Tell It Like Is,' but I look back at it and say God knew what he was doing; he probably figured that if I had got money back in them days, I wouldn't be here now. That's okay. I'm here. And I'm still singing the song.