When I think of the future, I think a lot of Quincy Jones and how he is an inspiration. Look at the quality of his work over so many years. He didn't even make his best record, 'Thriller,' until he was 50. That gives me something to look forward to. Nothing pulls you back into the studio more than the belief that your best record is still ahead.

Engineering and mixing are absolutely key. Once a song is done, for me personally, it's usually two or three days to get the mix down.

I'm gonna try and change the course of hip hop again.

In fact, I would advise against anyone doing reality shows. I won't be doing 'X Factor' just yet.

I apologize to the women I’ve hurt. I deeply regret what I did and know that it has forever impacted all of our lives.

People are always coming up to me, thinking I've got some magic wand that can make them a star and I want to tell them that no one can do that. Making hit records is not that easy. But it took me time to realize that myself.

Those who are quiet will always cause riots.