James Brown

I don't mind being a symbol, but I don't want to be a monument. There's a difference.

I taught my men to be strong. Always be strong. Never give up. Never give in. And always keep your word. That's the way I live.

I'm a workaholic. I love my job. I love to work. I love to make people happy.

I'm not a politician. I'm an entertainer. I'm a musician. I'm a showman.

I'm an innovator. I'm a creator. I'm a leader. I'm a pioneer.

I stay on the scene, I stay on the move, I stay on the groove.

I feel good, I knew that I would now.

Get up, get on up, stay on the scene like a sex machine.

Hit me!

I don't think I'm a legend. I'm just a man who's been blessed to do what I love to do.

I'm not going to stop until I drop. That's my motto.

I don't sing for the money. I sing for the people. I sing because I love to sing.

I'm a perfectionist. I want everything to be right. I want everything to be perfect.

I'm not a dancer. I'm a mover. I move with the music.

I'm a self-made man. I came from nothing. I made something out of nothing.

I believe in God. I believe in Jesus Christ. I believe in the Holy Ghost.

I'm like a good wine. I get better with age.

I'm a black man. I'm proud to be a black man. I'm proud to be an American.

I got soul. I got funk. I got rhythm.

I'm not a king. I'm a godfather.