Poverty breeds a lot of things. When people are desperate and trying to survive, they do drastic things.

The greatest thing to me about Obama is not the individual, it does not have to do with Obama himself - it's really about the people who have elected Obama. It demonstrates that people are ready for change, and I think Obama knows that, because he really came up from the people, the young generation especially. He motivated a lot of African Americans who never voted before to go and vote.

Every one of my father's songs is a lesson.

Everyone is related to Africa; everyone comes from Africa. We are all distant relatives.

The UK crowds always have a lot of energy, and I've done some milestone shows there that I'm very proud of.

When you do an album about Africa, you can't be too superficial.

Vexation of spirit is a waste of time Negative thinking, don't you waste your thoughts Verbal conflict is a waste of word Physical conflict is a waste of flesh People will always be who they want And that's what really makes the world go round Unconditional love is scarce.