I remain close to my people. I keep singing with them.

The people behind me are the people behind Aristide. They are just looking for better days.

When I was campaigning, I told the people if nothing happens under my mandate it will still be a positive thing because my mandate will be used as a rupture between the past and the future.

The Haiti that has been waiting for help and not moving no longer exists. Enough handouts; we need hands up. Enough aid; we need trade.

I remain close to my people. I keep singing with them.

I came into the music world in 1988 with a song called Ooh La La, that was like a breath of fresh air in Haitian music.

I don't want to force the peacekeeping nations to feel like I'm pushing them out.