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 Copy Share Image
A real good artist learns to be a better person through all the changes they've been through. They keep their loving and honesty growing… — Charles Bradley Copy Share
I was learning 'Changes' at the time that my mom was sick and she was leaving me. And those last verses in that song,… — Charles Bradley Copy Share
If you want to give a show, make it real, and people will listen to you more carefully. — Charles Bradley Copy Share
We've got to learn how to not look at creed or color. Look at how beautiful a bouquet of roses looks like - different… — Charles Bradley Copy Share
I'm trying to find a home that I can come home to, and there's no stress or pressure to be scared to be in… — Charles Bradley Copy Share
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… — Charles Bradley Copy Share
I lived in the streets for three years when I was a kid, and every day, I didn't know where my next meal would… — Charles Bradley Copy Share
My grandmother always told me that regardless of what the world gives you, stay humble. Stay strong in your beliefs, and be honest. And… — Charles Bradley Copy Share
Peforming as James Brown, I didn't really have to go deep in my soul the way I do as Charles Bradley. — Charles Bradley Copy Share
I'm 63 now, and I need to take care of myself so that I can continue to perform at my best. — Charles Bradley Copy Share
I've always been a person who wanted to withdraw from the world, because the changes I've been through, I just don't want to go… — Charles Bradley Copy Share
