It's very hard to grow up in the African American church and for music to not be in your veins. It's just part of the fabric of who we are as people, especially black musicians. — Kirk Franklin Copy Share Image
My first triumph was turning Elton John's 'Benny and the Jets' into a gospel tune. — Kirk Franklin Copy Share Image
The world is always waiting for someone to save the day, make things better. We've lost hope in politics, preachers. ... As a child… — Kirk Franklin Copy Share Image
Every human being was wired with the desire for happiness. And we will try different things all in the pursuit of that feeling. — Kirk Franklin Copy Share Image
What's funny is that in the '90s, growing up in the black church, everyone around you was older, so your swag became older. — Kirk Franklin Copy Share Image
Christian music, gospel music, sometimes you'll fall asleep at church but music wakes you up, the song can speak to you in a way… — Kirk Franklin Copy Share Image
If I'm writing and doing music celebrating the Creator, who is the most creative being in the world - I mean, when you look… — Kirk Franklin Copy Share Image
People come to my concerts from all walks of life. I tried to break barriers down. — Kirk Franklin Copy Share Image
God may allow us at times to hit rock bottom, to show us He's the rock-at the bottom. — Kirk Franklin Copy Share Image
