I sought my father in the world of the black musician, because it contained wisdom, experience, sadness and loneliness. I was not ever interested in the music of boys. From my youngest years, I was interested in the music of men.
I grew up playing in clubs - that's my spiritual stomping ground.
Risk is trying to control something you are powerless over.
The point of being at home is to be with my family as much as possible.
Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself.
I feel a real need to observe a level of propriety in what I'm handing out. Instead of me just venting or spilling my guts, I've got to consider how it's going to affect people. How it's going to affect me, as well. Because it's like a cycle.