Motown said I needed a happier single, so I made an album that made everybody sit down and think about life. by Marvin Gaye

The mirror was fine. The six-month detour and the artistic sermon were the surprise fee.

Berry wanted a hit, I gave him a mirror. Different departments.

You delivered a masterpiece and a headache in the same package. That is not an easy talent.

If the music sounds expensive, that’s because I kept charging the room for honesty.

At this point Marvin doesn’t make records, he makes legends and scheduling problems.