There's a lot of single black women who did the best that they could and that's a beautiful thing, but they don't know how necessary a father is in a kid's life and how much guys miss that deep down inside.

I think I'm the best, of course. How could I not?

What I don't do is try to like become whoever I'm rapping with. The people who go get an LL album want to hear LL.

The secret to it all is just to enjoy what you're doing. This is not working at the coal face, this is not sweeping behind a restaurant. It's work, but it's not work. It gives me a different type of energy. I'm grateful for that.

Stay focused, go after your dreams and keep moving toward your goals.

I've got to see my movie to see how I'm acting, see what little things I can learn about my craft.

Yo, play me with a handshake. Say "What's up, L.L.? Good Luck." That's all. That's all I want. I don't want you to kiss my feet. That ain't necessary. Just give me respect.