See fantasy is what people want, but reality is what they need. And I just retired from the fantasy part.

And deep in my heart. The answer, it was in me. And I made up my mind. To define my own destiny

I got into direct confrontation with everybody I love.

People need to understand that the Lauryn Hill they were exposed to in the beginning was all that was allowed in that arena at the time. I had to step away for the sake of the machine. I was being way too compromised. I felt uncomfortable having to smile in someone's face when I really didn't like them or know them well enough to like.

We've got to protect the music and make sure it never gets exploited.

The work is constant. There's a time for rest, but I don't believe in getting comfortable just because everyone says you've arrived.

When I was working, and when I was making substantial amounts of money, I always filed and paid my taxes. This only stopped, when it was necessary to withdraw from society, in order to guarantee the safety and well-being of myself and my family.