ONCE UPON A TIME when the world was young there was a Martian named Smith.Valentine Michael Smith was as real as taxes but he was a race of one.

The Earth we share is not just a rock tossed through space, but a living, nurturing being. She cares for us, she deserves our care in return.

When they say the sky's the limit to me that's really true

The record companies really do conspire against the artists. Especially the black artists

If you can't feed your baby, then don't have a baby.

It puts a smile on my face to see all the children, and all the teenagers, and the adults - the demographics - it makes my heart very, very happy. I love them. I love all the fans, very much.

Real charity is giving from the heart without taking credit.