The best training is to play by ear: trial by fire.

In the 1970s, for all the Stevie Wonders, I'm sure there were five artists that were making forgettable music.

I played classical as a kid.

Witnessing the extreme poverty in remote parts of Affrica can make you feel sad and powerless until you realize how little it takes to change these people's lives fundamentally in sustainable ways.

Sometimes there's that perfect moment when the crowd, the music, the energy of the room come together in a way that brings me to tears.

Some people, you know, should just go to college and do what they do and have a great job and not worry about trying to be famous as a singer. It's not for everyone.

I feel like my job is to make impact, spread love, tell great stories, inspire people, that's what I am going to do.