To be honest with you, I (would) much rather play basketball and not be famous.

If you're afraid to fail, then you're probably going to fail.

There's a through line that connects all of us.

Are you willing to push the right buttons even if it means being perceived as the villain? … I'd rather be perceived as a winner than a good teammate. I wish they both went hand in hand all the time but that's just not reality. … I have nothing in common with lazy people who blame others for their lack of success.

Michael Jackson? He was something more (than one of my favorite entertainers), a true friend. He wasn't just a genius. Above all, he was a good person, who gave so much. He gave people values, he encouraged them to better themselves all the time. He was far deeper and more authentic than people could see. He was misunderstood too many times

Everyting negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise.

It's different from being 21 and you think there's endless amount of opportunities. At 33, the ending is much, much closer.