'SNL' is probably one of the premiere outlets that a musician can perform on that isn't obviously a music outlet.

Art is based on emotion, but being macho is based on ego; the wall protecting that emotion.

When I was coming up, I just wanted to play baseball and I'm doing what I love to do most. How can I feel pressure doing what I love to do?

PERSONAL IMPORTANCE or taking things personally, is an expression of SELFISHNESS because we make the assumption that everything is about ME!! NOTHING PEOPLE DO IS BECAUSE OF YOU!! IT'S BECAUSE OF THEMSELVES!!

I think I'll always make music that sounds different from what is current, but I doubt that it'll sound consistently the same as what I've been doing.

What makes your life different from the next n***a? There is something special about you, so let me help you bring out your individuality.

I know I'm a very dynamic performer. Once you come to the show, you're gonna want to have the album. I think it's more about showing people that it's OK to share similarities, but it's more important to embrace your individuality.