You can't really compare people. That's one of the biggest lessons I've learned, because comparing yourself to someone else really stops you from being who you are.

I believe in the limitlessness of humans. We're capable of incredible things. At times, that realization is frightening.

My life is rich because I have those kinds of people in my life.

Not having all the information can make me feel vulnerable.

Early on in my career, I was more closed off in every way. I thought I was protecting myself; instead, I was robbing myself of all I could learn and experience.

Risk the fall to know how it feels to fly.

When I was a kid I'd practise Chopin on piano - and I love Chopin! He's my dawg! Then I'd go out on the stoop and blast the radio. I'm from New York, the concrete jungle. Hip-hop influenced me from day one.