My shows aren't about trying to save some place, because I don't feel that's the right venue for it. That's my politics right there: Don't bring politics to my shows.

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.

I'm not a greedy man; there really is nothing I couldn't live without. But if there was a fire, and I saved my child and my pets, I'd be happy.

You get what you put in and people get what they deserve.

I've got my own studio, so I sit in my studio writing and if I get a great take, that's the take.

Rock 'n' roll is much easier if you're white

I don't sit in my room and hide the whole time. I think people know my spirit is real.