I'm not trying to be philosophical, but I really think it's my job to help children. And I don't care if people laugh.

Often people just don't see what I see. They have too much doubt. You can't do your best when you're doubting yourself. If you don't believe in yourself, who will?

I always want to do music that inspires or influences another generation. You want what you create to live, be it sculpture or painting or music. Like Michelangelo, he said, “I know the creator will go, but his work survives. That is why to escape death, I attempt to bind my soul to my work.

I want to always be youthful and have the energy to run around and play hide and seek, which is one of my favorite games.

Success definitely brings on loneliness. People think you're lucky, that you have everything. They think you can go anywhere and do anything, but that's not the point. One hungers for the basic stuff.

I believe that through music we can help heal the world.

I appreciate all my fans, on all occasions, everyday of my life. Its your presence & your loyalty that has given me great strength