​W​e're so used to having everything we want at our fingertips so I think that when things get tough it's ​difficult ​for people to persist through that.

I never went through a period where I didn't want to play music. I've always loved it and it's always been a huge part of my life.

I don't like going to football games. I like watching them on television. When you go to a game, it's hard to focus. There's so much going on, and it's cold. I'd rather sit and watch it and get replays and commentary.

I keep learning, listening, growing and experimenting.

You can always find a stray negative comment on the Internet. It's like everybody loves to put negative comments on the Internet under the cloak of anonymity.

At the end of the day, there's only a few major stars in the music business, and then there's all these people that are aspiring to be that.

The best way to fight poverty is to empower people through access to quality education