For me able to do the records I want to do and not have to worry about this producer or that producer or that trend, I'm not really interested in that.

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

This year I've really decided to get into the best shape of my life, and I've gotten there by changing not only what I eat but when I eat and how often, as well as my usual workout routine. The combination has made such a big difference, and I finally feel in the best shape of my life.

I'm not thinking about what needs to be on the radio. I'm not thinking about anything other than - I'm just going to let this music come out of me and not have any sort of preconceived notion of what I should do. I'm just going to do it.

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.

For me able to do the records I want to do and not have to worry about this producer or that producer or that trend, I'm not really interested in that.

People don't like when you point out to them and remind them that they're not very smart.