Oh My God, the [hip-hop] videos! The imagery is so awful! I just can't get with it at all. The best thing I can say about it is that sometimes you have to see that kind of stuff so as to have a more balanced view about why it's so bad.

Soul music is timeless.

I'm having an unbelievable time on the road. I am taking the time to explore each new city in a way I never have before.

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.

We have the potential to help people out of poverty, out of disease, out of slavery and out of conflict. Too often we turn the other way because we think there's nothing we can do.

I find myself to be truly primal and passionate. Everything I do comes from a primal place.

As a lyricist, you love to hear other great lyrics or other great concepts.