I didn't really want to give up music.

In New York, you couldn't wish for a nicer audience, or in L.A., Chicago, Boston. But when you get into secondary markets, they don't have a clue.

I like L.A., but I shouldn't live there.

It's quite funny that, 20 years ago, one would have thought putting out a fragrance would [negatively] affect your musical credibility. Now it may enhance it.

While it's a great indulgence, it's also very interesting to have three bass players on the same track.

And Mary J. Blige, she's got all these fur coats and hats and stuff. She's good; I like her.

Words can be very powerful. I find them very difficult.