When you see people that lived their purpose and sacrificed, who are everyday people - teachers, sanitation workers, and just people from all walks of life - that said, "I'm standing up for what I believe in. I'm standing up for my community." That reaffirms what you can do.

I’ve met kids who haven’t had the best of parents but because they had something in them, or they had somebody at school help develop them, they turned out fine.

I think Lil Wayne is definitely a dope rapper.

Don't believe in role models, but if I do, then I'm mine

I've always been asked, "What type of character would you love to play?," and I've always said a pastor.

To have my name said like, "Common and John Legend, Golden Globe nominees," is one of the greatest achievements I've ever had as an artist, as a person.

No matter what walk of life you're from, you can appreciate the music - songs [can] resonate in your soul and your heart.