I like to see the joy in people’s’ faces. I like to see when they actually question that I’m not afraid to answer and give them my respect and honesty with what I have to say to them. Charles Bradley Read Quote
James Brown really taught me a lot – his lyrics and his performance and whatever he does when he’s onstage. I’ll always call him a legend, and I’ll always respect what he did. Charles Bradley Read Quote
I was determined not to sit around and watch my life deteriorate. I kept reaching out in hope and honesty that someone would find me. I never gave up hope. I fell flat on my face and got up again. Charles Bradley Read Quote
I’m 63 now, and I need to take care of myself so that I can continue to perform at my best. Charles Bradley Read Quote
When people are screaming when I’m on stage, I can’t even find the words to thank them and tell them how much I love them, but I’ll never forget all these faces. Charles Bradley Read Quote
I just love dancing. When the music is really hitting my soul, then I really want to get into it. Charles Bradley Read Quote
When I got out of Job Corps, I was an empty shell. I didn’t know what to do with myself. Charles Bradley Read Quote
I was learning ‘Changes’ at the time that my mom was sick and she was leaving me. And those last verses in that song, they really struck my soul, totally. Charles Bradley Read Quote
I think God gave me an inner dictionary. If you play the right music that my heart loves, lyrics just come right to me. Charles Bradley Read Quote
Peforming as James Brown, I didn’t really have to go deep in my soul the way I do as Charles Bradley. Charles Bradley Read Quote
