A lot of people don't listen to the lyrics, really.

I'm not one of those artists who refuses to play their hits. I find that ridiculous. Hits are a blessing.

I made the record that my life had me make. Each one is like a diary.

I mean, there are only so many notes. What makes something original is how you put it together.

The most important thing for me is the moment, going from one thing to the next and hitting all the different levels and different points that make the whole what it is.

You've got your entourage and people that help you make whatever happen around you. Everything's crazy and you're not paying attention to your inner feelings because you're so busy. I couldn't take it.

There's nothing more that we love than having a close, personal, open relationship, and I believe that's what God wants.