I am a real person that cares about his art and cares about what he's doing - I have a heart and a soul and want to touch people and give.

When I write I consider it a rhyme. In the studio I consider it laying down vocals. Onstage, I'm entertaining; I don't even think about it.

Conquering the world with words, leading the children like herds.

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.

You beefed cause you heard that I was cursing in my raps, 86, still you wanna run and get the straps.

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.

At fourteen, I started sending out demo tapes.