I live by the motto, 'To whom much is given, much is required.' I know that people are counting on me. That's why I have to keep working hard.

I grew up in the inner city of Chicago, and then I moved to Robbins, and it kind of raised me. When I was in college, I actually had them change the starting lineup to say 'from Robbins, Illinois' instead of 'Chicago, Illinois.'

When you have kids, they are the consistent things in your life. They don't change no matter what's going on. They love you. They are more honest than anybody will be.

Anytime an artist puts your name in a song, it's unbelievable. It never gets old.

My will is to always be better and better and better. I've got the will to want to be the best.

I'm the kind of parent who asks my kids questions like, 'What would be your ideal thing to do in the summer?'

I always remind my kids that hard work pays off. They see that I take nothing for granted in life. It helps them stay grounded.