I got a fantastic person to work me out and get me into really good shape.

I can feel a phoenix inside of me. I can see the heavens but I still hear the flames calling out my name.

I'm not ashamed, or embarrassed. I'm happy that I grew up listening to gospel music and came from where I came from. I feel like I have a history and a story. That's what I am and that's what I'll always be from. I was never running away from it.

I just like having fun.

The records are black boxes for me. Like, if you want to know who I am, my views, my perspective, things I love, things I hate, my convictions, my anthems. I've never let people's opinions affect the way I write.

Throw your stick and stones, throw your bombs and your blows, but you're not gonna break my soul.

Touring is always important to me. It's like a big IOU to my fans, because I know they are the reason I exist.