I was more of a dancing kid than a singing kid. I mean, I sang in school choirs and I sang in school musicals, but I was much more interested in dancing than singing.

I laugh at myself. I don't take myself completely seriously. I think that's another quality that people have to hold on to... you have to laugh, especially at yourself.

People who listen to them properly don't underestimate them. Unfortunately, there's so much about my career and me that distracts people from the actual content of most of my songs.

I suffered fools so gladly.

Fame is a by-product. It's not a goal. What matters is loving your work and loving what you do

The idea of service to humanity, putting yourself in situations where people have much less than you do, puts life in perspective.

Its better to live a goat than 100 sheep.