Curtis Mayfield

“We weren't the Temptations, but when we came out onstage, the people always gave us a special respect because our songs were of an inspirational quality.”

“Being a young black man, observing and sensing the need for race equality and women's rights, I wrote about what was important to me.”

“I didn't put Priest down. He was just trying to get out. His deeds weren't noble ones, but he was making money, and he had intelligence. And he did survive. I mean, all this was reality.”