I was brought up to be a gentleman. That means you know how to walk, talk and dress the part.

I kinda went back to that period between '88 and '94 where I felt like I was the most creative, without being hindered by powers that be. I was no longer going to try to hinder myself to what I thought was going to be on the radio.

I just want to be as creative as I possibly can.

I do not wear my emotions on my sleeve; I write about them.

Lionel Richie told me forget about the critics. But if you come back with hit after hit, you don't have to worry about anything.

I think I've tried to stay true to my music since the beginning. It's kind of hard because of the access and technology but I just do what I do.

I'm never satisfied with what I do.