I think what I've learned out of this lifetime is you should be proud of where you come from.

I know a lot of people who are struggling musicians; it's a hard life, and I've risked being that. The rewards are tremendous now that I've made it, I thank God every day. But I put it all on the line for it.

There's always a Justin Bieber. Ever since I've been around, there's always been one of him. You know, you can trace it back from how old you are and the boy bands that came along then and the teen sensations and whatnot. And, you know, good for them. There's a few of them that make it out and a few of them that don't.

I have always touched on different genres whether it has been hip-hop, country and the rock element.

Many of my lyrics are about having sex with prostitutes.

I've been to your mountains, I've been to your sea-side, and everywhere I went somebody's wanted a free ride.

As soon as somebody comes out for a politician, especially in Hollywood, when they all go, 'I'm voting for this guy!' – I go, 'That's not who I'm voting for!'