When I'm on stage, I'm trying to do one thing: bring people joy. Just like church does. People don't go to church to find trouble, they go there to lose it. James Brown bringchurchfind Change image and share on social
Hair is the first thing. And teeth the second. Hair and teeth. A man got those two things he's got it all. James Brown hairmanthing Change image and share on social
I think what I came through is great, but my son can take it to another level, not having to fight racism. His mother's a Norwegian and I'm mixed up four or five times, so he can face the world. James Brown facefightgreat Change image and share on social
You can't teach others if you are living the same way. James Brown liveteach Change image and share on social
I did the thing with bonds, which was about 30 million dollars, and didn't get none of the money on them. James Brown bonddollarmillion Change image and share on social
I started Michael years ago. I saw him in Gary, Indiana, and we'd have him on the talent shows. He kind of emulated me, and did the best he could. James Brown agoemulategary Change image and share on social
I want to say to you, Help yourself, so you can help someone else. James Brown Change image and share on social
Michael Jackson has a very good heart. He was crying when he was giving me the award, 'cause his mind went back over the early days. James Brown awardbackcry Change image and share on social
I was stillborn. The midwives laid me aside, thought I was really gone. I laid there about an hour, and they picked me back up and tried again, 'cause my body was still warm. The Good Lord brought me back. James Brown backbodybring share on social