Oh, America is slipping away from the rest of the consciousness of the planet - slipping away.

I think traveling the world has helped to keep Public Enemy alive. We've never solely depended on the United States.

Most artists are always fighting for their fame. They have that fear, like the saying goes, "out of sight, out of mind." They need to keep themselves out there. I have never had that fear. If I have any fear, it's not doing enough to reach people.

Bigger doesn't mean better unless you really understand what bigger is.

A lot of the post-1977 dancefloor disco sounds had their place at one time, but you can't bring them back unless you bring back a floor.

You know, I've written many of my songs while driving - which is against the law in many cases.

Ever since I was a teenager, I was always kind of, like, checking myself. You know, like, "Come on man, don't get your head all swollen. Life and time itself will give you perspective on what you're doing." So, that's actually what's always been a reminder in my own head.