The more you know the stronger you become, the closer you feel to yourself and the farther you can go.

Right now the way I define beauty is individuality and wisdom, which I think creates a certain inner confidence. And not confidence in a way that's only on the surface, but a deep-down knowing of yourself or settling into who you are.

I grew up in a pretty tough neighborhood.

No matter how far you are. No matter how long it takes him. Through Distance And Time I'll be waiting.

Sometimes I've gotten photographs back and people have literally shaven off pieces of me, and I tell them to put it back.

I feel more like I'm a person who has so much to offer in different capacities that it would be a danger for me not to give myself a chance to spread my wings in all different directions.

The last thing I want is to walk into my house after a long day and see all the Grammys and awards. It would make me feel weird.