James Brown

I don't need no bodyguards. I got God on my side.

I want to be remembered as a man who brought joy to the world.

I'm not a rich man. I'm a blessed man.

I don't like to be called 'Mr. Brown.' Call me James.

I got to keep pushing. I got to keep moving. I got to keep dancing.

I'm a legend. I'm an icon. I'm a superstar.

I don't need no vacation. My vacation is on stage.

I got to have my hair done. I can't go out there looking like a mess.

I'm a genius. I'm a musical genius.

I don't smoke. I don't drink. I don't do drugs. I just do music.

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

I got to have my band tight. They got to be on point.

I'm not a preacher. I'm a messenger.

I don't believe in rehearsal. I believe in performance.

I'm a survivor. I've been through a lot.

I got to have my audience. They're my family.

I'm a trendsetter. I set the trends.

I don't need no awards. My reward is the people.

I'm a living legend. I'm a piece of history.

I got to keep my voice strong. It's my instrument.