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I used to stand in front of the mic and cry.
Elvis was a giant and influenced everyone in the business.
I first heard African drum rhythms and chants at the movies. Then, when I had the opportunity to go to Africa and visit the villages, I heard the real, raw, true rhythms and realised the origins of the old Negro spirituals I grew up with in the South.
As a civil rights activist of the past 40 years, I cannot support a show that disrespects those beliefs and practices.
Guys in slavery sang praises to the Lord to deliver them from bondage.
There's always hurdles. So I just keep moving, just constantly redefining myself. That's how you stay in the race.
I love soul. But I love a tune that has some meat in it. Something I could hang my hat on. Because music is universal.
Have you ever wondered why young people take to music like fish to water? Maybe it's because music is fun. Plan and simple. It opens up their minds to dream great dreams about where they can go and what they can do when they get older.
All the time I was writing hit songs with my partner David Porter, I always had the yen to perform. Sure did. And when the opportunity came, I took it. The first album, 'Presenting Isaac Hayes,' didn't do so hot, but it was like a prelude for what was to come.
The rappers have gone in and created a lot of hit music based upon my influence. And they'll tell you if you ask.
Religious beliefs are sacred to people, and at all times should be respected and honoured.
I influence people, hopefully on the positive side.
I don't sit back and count up what I've done. There's just always something else to do. There's always a challenge ahead.
I think the kids today need to hear more about morals and values.
At the end of the day, we are responsible for our own lives. If anything happens to us, don't blame somebody else. Backtrack and look at what you did to contribute to that. You also contribute to your successes. Once you learn that, you're on your way.
I'd always loved strings. When I was in high school and saw strings playing on stage, an orchestra or a symphony, all those bows moving at the same time ... wow.
I always keep my head down, working, doing things, moving forward. That's what I've done all my life. Then you stop and realize what you've done.
If you enjoy the fragrance of a rose, you must accept the thorns which it bears.
