One can't deny what has happened to us in the past. The secret is to enjoy and be proud of the music we've created and the people with whom we have been linked. It's all a long chain of involvement in the world, and we are proud to be yet another link in this chain.

One of the great things about rap music... it leaves a lot to be desired, as far as I'm concerned, musically, but I do recognize the very important place that it has in music and in creating role models for younger kids to emulate, giving them the dream that they can make it out of whatever situation they're in.

Wealth and fame can only be so important in the face of musical magic

You know, every year has been fantastic for me, I'm still here, I'm still alive and it's been fantastic.

I've been a photographer all these years... I haven't been in my own darkroom for 10 years.

If I read or listened to critics of our music. I'd have been discouraged a long time ago.

There are always new things to experience, internalize then write about. This process is ongoing with me. It never stops. The opportunity to reach new audiences with all of the music that we have made is thrilling.