There were individuals at the time who were on the proverbial wish list, and before we had to wait too long, they… — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
When I have a job to do, time means nothing. I lose patience with people who work on a clock. — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
I saw the general-market world, the white world. I felt that it was my mission to see to it that black talent… — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
I'm trying to use euphemisms here, trying to avoid saying there was no television for black folks, which they knew was for them. — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
I dont know anybody who can define it. Its like trying to define hip-hop. You cant just call it black music. Maybe it will… — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
I always felt a love for music, but I never got my nerve up enough to try a musical instrument in school. — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
One motivation for the 'Soul Train' awards was the grumbling that all of us in the industry have heard about the way black music… — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
My father worked real hard. I admired him. My father taught me you needed to work with your brain and not your back. I've… — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
I was never exposed to a great deal of racism, but the Chicago I grew up in was very, very segregated. If I went… — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
I felt that it was my mission to see to it that black talent had an opportunity to get national television exposure. — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
I figured as long as the music stayed hot and important and good, that there would always be a reason for 'Soul Train.' — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
There was no match for Barry White. His music is just going to live forever. It's not limited to disco or soul or hip-hop… — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
There were individuals at the time who were on the proverbial wish list, and before we had to wait too long, they decided to… — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
The 'Soul Train' legacy and brand are of the utmost importance to me and to 'Soul Train's' millions of fans. After years of offers,… — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
