I'm still just a kid learning about minimalism, and he's a master of it. It's just really such a blessing, to be able to work with him. I want to say that after working with Rick, it humbled me to realize why I hadn't - even though I produced "Watch the Throne"; even though I produced "Dark Fantasy" - why I hadn't won Album of the Year yet.

Man, just tryin' to get as much sleep as possible, to drink in water, and tryin' to make sure that my people give me the proper information to be able to get in front of people and speak. That's all I need.

I had a dream I could buy my way to heaven, when I awoke, I spent that on a NECKLACE.

I can always tell if a band has a British rhythm section due to the gritty production.

I think I do myself a disservice by comparing myself to Steve Jobs and Walt Disney and human beings that we've seen before. It should be more like Willy Wonka... and welcome to my chocolate factory.

If you know you're the best it only makes sense for you to surround yourself with the best.

If you don't make Christmas presents, meaning making something that's so emotionally connected to people, don't talk to me.