In the country, people are kind. In the city, people are hard an' cold, like the concrete and steel.

I'm an artist. And I'm happy that I was there at the commencement of this music, this Jamaican music, to put my contribution and help to establish it.

I live between Jamaica and Paris.

And I keep on fighting for the things I want. Though I know that when you're dead you can't. But I'd rather be a free man in my grave, than living as a puppet or a slave.

Rome was not built in a day Opposition will come your way But the harder the battle you see It's the sweeter the victory

I am not one of those artists who is cemented in one way. I am able to, you know, make the happy, jovial, lighthearted music too. We need that in life too. So it's like that to me.

I've abused myself a lot over the years. But my voice is still intact - really, it's better.