So few people are truly themselves when they're in the spotlight.

Have compassion for everyone you meet, even if they don’t want it.

I'm trying to learn how to tap into the power of my own being. I know it sounds corny.

I started writing songs, I guess, when I was about 13 or 14, but I didn't know if they were good enough yet or anything.

I'm not just a doormat. I'm not just being stepped on all over the place. If you look at the bulk of my material, it's about trying to find some strength through that.

Sade's stuff is real deceptive. She's got stuff about prostitutes, poverty and people on the streets.

You can't really praise somebody's work and then criticize the process.