When I get ready to do an album, that means I have something to say for the sake of words, and I listen back to all of the things I've been creating and pull things from out of the air to go with them. It's almost like I start creating the album before I even think about creating it.

I am not systematic at all when it comes to religion. I just love life. And I'm not judgmental. And I'm a vegetarian.

I'm learning from them! Everyone says that, but it's true. You learn more about yourself from them than from any other lesson.

My eyes are green, Cause I eat a lot of vegetables, It don't have nothing to do with your new friend

Through [my children] patience, they're showing me how much they support what's going on, because I'm having to do a lot of work right now.

Marvin Gaye is one of my favorite revolutionaries. He spoke from his heart, his mind. That's what I want to do.

I'm a complete human being. I'm very emotional and loving. I feel, I hurt, I give, I take, and also I think. I analyze. I'm a sociologist, anthropologist.