Don't slip into the traps, and don't forget about your 'hood, the kids in the 'hood. Remember, you're disposable, so take advantage while you can.

I influence people, hopefully on the positive side.

I love soul. But I love a tune that has some meat in it. Something I could hang my hat on. Because music is universal.

At the end of the day, we are responsible for our own lives. If anything happens to us, don't blame somebody else. Backtrack and look at what you did to contribute to that. You also contribute to your successes. Once you learn that, you're on your way.

I think the kids today need to hear more about morals and values.

There is a place in this world for satire, but there is a time when satire ends and intolerance and bigotry toward religious beliefs... begins.

I don't sit back and count up what I've done. There's just always something else to do. There's always a challenge ahead.