I'm a survivor and I can handle anything. I'm very confident about that.

There is always a bit of pressure to do a good album - to do good work, period. I really put a lot of pressure on myself, more so than other people. But I try not to let that overwhelm me to the point where I can't even do good work. I just put it aside and do the best that I know that I can.

That's why I work every day. Ev-er-y day. I want to knock people out.

You have to enjoy your job; you should wake up every day and love what you do... I honestly do... From the bottom of my heart to the depths of my soul. I'm truly happy.

Romeo Must Die came at the right time. It was the right vehicle for me.

My parents just tell me, ‘If you know what you want, you should stay determined and go for it. You can do anything.’

It's really a sad story, and I liked that. The songs on this album talk about relationships in every aspect.