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

I did the thing with bonds, which was about 30 million dollars, and didn't get none of the money on them.
James Brown

I got a wife who likes expensive things, so she takes all the cash.
James Brown

I had to tell about my colonic, which expresses the fact why I'm so neat today as opposed to a few years ago. I never knew that the weight made that much difference.
James Brown

I just thank God for all of the blessings.
James Brown

I named my new son James Joseph Brown II. I think he's going to be a lot better than I was.
James Brown

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

I taught them everything they know, but not everything I know.
James Brown

I think the best thing about being James Brown is looking at my little son. Hopefully I can make my son a role model to a lot of people.
James Brown

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


I used to think like Moses. That knocked me down for a couple years and put me in prison. Then I start thinking like Job. Job waited and became the wealthiest and richest man ever 'cause he believed in God.
James Brown

I want to say to you, Help yourself, so you can help someone else.
James Brown

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

I'd like to cut down on the work a little bit.
James Brown

I'm kidding about having only a few dollars. I might have a few dollars more.
James Brown

I'm not going to be joining ZZ Top. You know they can't play my stuff. It's too complicated.
James Brown

I've been held responsible for taxes I know nothing about.
James Brown

I've been knocked down a lot of times.
James Brown

Like Christ said, love thee one another. I learned to do that, and I learned to respect and be appreciative and thankful for what I had.
James Brown

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