Whatever your craft is, be a master of it. Being half assed at something, people will eventually see through.

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

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 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.

I always say getting married was a ball. I had a blast getting married. Loved it so much I got married six or seven times or whatever it was.

I don't make music to prove all the critics wrong. I do it to prove all my fans right.

Of course I want people to show up to the concerts and I am sure for that to decline would be a difficult thing.