“Anywhere I could sing or play - I learned to play piano early on - I w...” — Raye Quote

“Anywhere I could sing or play - I learned to play piano early on - I would, so charity gigs, church, the school talent show.”

“What actually should matter is having artists who build fanbases and sell out shows and stream music, regardless of what genre it is.”

“Some people abuse their power and the effects of that can be crippling.”

“The system of volunteerism is divisive. It pits one charity against the others for the charity dollar.”

“Charity can be the outward expression of faith and hope.”

“Strangely, charity sometimes gets dismissed, as if it is ineffective, inappropriate or even somehow demeaning to the recipient. 'This isn't charity,' some donors take pains to claim, 'This is an investment.' Let us recognize charity for what it is at heart: a noble enterprise aimed at bettering the human condition.”