Mass incarceration is a policy that's kind of built up over the last four decades and it's destroyed families and communities, and something we need to change. And it's fallen disproportionally on black and brown communities, especially black communities, and it's kind of a manifestation of structural racism.

I used to work for a management consulting company, so I dressed differently - business casual, probably a lot of things from Banana Republic. My wardrobe now is definitely more expensive, but I always dress for the occasion.

All men should be feminists. If men cared about women's rights, the world would be a better place

Love your curves and all your edges All your perfect imperfections

Sometimes I start just on the piano with a melody or musical idea that kind of leads me to certain lyrics.

John Legend is a nickname that some friends started calling me, and it kind of grew into my stage name.

I've written good love songs when I have been in love and I've written good love songs when I haven't.