It's [music composition] the most effortless thing in the world because you don't do anything. I hate to say it like that, but it's the truth.

The most loving thing to do is to share your bed with someone.

When I perform, I lose myself. I'm in total control of that stage. I don't think about anything. I know what I want to do from the moment I step out there and I love every minute of it.

All of us are products of our childhood.

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?

They (children) are my teachers. I watch them and I learn. It is important for us to try and be like them and imitate them. They are golden.

And I remember going to the record studio and there was a park across the street and I'd see all the children playing and I would cry because it would make me sad that I would have to work instead.