You've got to work hard for your success and you've got to have a steady presence. That's the secret.

I'm a bit of an insomniac. I'm always thinking. I've got a lot of ideas for lyrics and shows. I have a notepad by the side of the bed and voice recorders around the house.

I don't read books. I like to read newspapers and magazines, but I've never learnt to enjoy books or novels.

As far as my street cred goes, I'll always have that, because I always hang with the kids. I'll jump right off the stage and buy them a beer. I'll be a star on stage, but I'll always hang with the kids.

There's no way anyone in the world is having more fun than I am. I truly believe that.

I've never done songs with people just for the sake of the great combination. I've always done songs with friends.

I didn't want to go out and change anything. I just wanted to make the music that was part of my background, which was rock and blues and hip-hop.