I've always made music from the heart, and that's what I do. And at the end of the day, whether it works or not, I can say I tried my best.

The program director at a radio station, by the way, is not the superstar. If he was a superstar, he'd be out creating songs, but he's not. But he wants to act like he has control and power.

Being married sucked. Maybe for some people it is not meant to be.

Go where you're celebrated, not tolerated. I'm celebrated in Detroit.

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.

Athletes and musicians make astronomical amounts of money. People get paid $100 million to throw a baseball! Shouldn't we all take less and pass some of that money onto others? Think about firefighters, teachers and policemen. We should celebrate people that are intellectually smart and trying to make this world a better place.

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