I wanted to show the world, and myself too, what I can do. I came up in the world of Philadelphia soul, but I'm fluent in a lot of languages musically and I like working with different people from different generations.

The difference between me and other people in my generation is instead of saying the Internet's killing the record business, I say, 'Who cares about the record business, the Internet is enhancing music.

I never felt entitled to anything. I'm the hardest worker I know.

Most artists try to avoid cliches, but it's pretty hard to avoid them if you yourself end up being one.

Traditionally, duos get accused of lots of things.

Success and failure are equally surprising.

I love antique architecture, so if I have any indulgences, I have owned and renovated and reconstructed a lot of old houses.