The concept of commercialism in the fashion and art world is looked down upon. You know, just to think, 'What amount of creativity does it take to make something that masses of people like?' And, 'How does creativity apply across the board?'

People don't stand up and protect their dreams because they get spoofed in a way.

[I want to build] the biggest apparel company in human history.

There are people who have figured out the exact, you know, Kanye West formula, the mix between "Graduation" and "808s," and were able to become more successful at it.

What is the definition of cool? Michael Jackson made “Heal the World.” He could do that because he was golden. He was himself. He didn't have to try to be cool. Think about a lot of your favorite bands or groups. Would they make a song called “Heal the World”? No, because they are too concerned about their leather jackets. Ironically, they are probably wearing leather jackets because of Michael Jackson.

I make music as good as possible, but I do reference cultural icons, because I want my music to be a time capsule of 2007.

My goal, if I was going to do art, fine art, would have been to become Picasso or greater.