Being an artist is dragging your innermost feelings out, giving a piece of yourself, no matter in which art form, in which medium.

Without the blues, modern music would be nothing like it is now - not remotely.

Life is a hurdle and you'll never clear it. Death is the end of the ride and you fear it.

I'm pessimistic. I don't think that justice always gets the right person.

Nelson Mandela will always be the face of South Africa. The traveler passing through the country will see Mandela's face almost everywhere he looks. Truly, the man is omnipresent.

There're some places that are more difficult or dangerous to navigate and I wouldn't look forward to going back. Like I'd much rather go back to Afghanistan - which fascinates me - quicker than I'd go back to spend a week walking around Nairobi, Kenya, which is a great and easy way to get yourself killed.

Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better.