I think, first of all, I don't think people understand Ice Cube's body of work. Ice Cube is a, and I hate to use the word 'urban' but - when you think of Judd Apatow, and a person who's launched so many careers, Ice Cube has done that for so many comedians, you know?

The day you stop doing the small things is the day you think you're above everybody else.

At the end of the day, your fans are the people who support you in and out. And their opinions matter.

When obstacles have been put in front of me, I just get around them and move past them and laugh at them.

I'm trying to maintain a level of realness that my fans can appreciate.

I'm more of a realist when it comes to life, and I'd much rather my mother be in a spiritual place in Heaven than in a bed, sick, fighting for her life.

My success comes in making fun of whatever you're doing. That's my way.