Because of my background in theater and radio acting, I knew that I could make a living as an actor.

I was drafted and went to Korea where I had an opportunity to create a production team that did dramatic and comedy shows. I had also done a little disc jockeying.

Always be consistent.

Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for stars.

Success doesn't happen in a vacuum. You’re only as good as the people you work with and the people you work for.

Despite all the technical improvements, it still boils down to a man or a woman and a microphone, playing music, sharing stories, talking about issues -- communicating with an audience.

If the beat gets to the audience, and the message touches them, you've got a hit.