Prince

"It's fun being in Islamic countries, to know there's only one religion. There's order. You wear a burqa. There's no choice. People are happy with that."

"Most people don't want to talk about politics and religion. They say, 'Let's talk about something else.'"

"Music is music, ultimately. If it makes you feel good, cool."

"My mother told me one day I walked in to her and said, 'Mom, I'm not going to be sick anymore,' and she said 'Why?' and I said 'Because an angel told me so.' Now, I don't remember saying it; that's just what she told me."

"No one can come and claim ownership of my work. I am the creator of it, and it lives within me."

"People say I'm wearing heels because I'm short. I wear heels because the women like 'em."

"Technology is cool, but you've got to use it as opposed to letting it use you."

"What's missing from pop music is danger."