Smokey Robinson

When you write a song, a song has longevity

Even if I don't release it myself, somebody else might hear it and want to record it. When you write a song, it gives it that potential.

When someone picks up one of my songs and records it, I'm a flattered man, it's a blessing to me

Motown will always be a heavy-duty part of my life because those are my roots

Songwriting is my gift from God

I always try to write a song, I never just want to write a record.

As a kid, this is what I wanted my life to be. Not in my wildest dreams did I ever dare to dream that it would be this.

One thing I can say about the Motown acts is that we were a family. That's not a myth

Once you're a Motown artist, you're always a Motown artist

People say I'm the life of the party Because I tell a joke or two Although I might be laughing loud and hearty Deep inside I'm blue So take a good look at my face You'll see my smile looks out of place If you look closer, it's easy to trace The tracks of my tears.