I fell in love with words and I think that made my mom smile. I think that was cool for her.

I think most albums deserve a documentary because [an album] is a visual book. You don't have to read up on it because you can listen and watch the whole story. I would love to see lots of albums [become films.]

In the past I had to deal with issues that hit me as a younger man. As a man who wasn't married who didn't really have the experience that I have now. Today I'm a different guy.

Love the skinny model chicks but I prefer the thickness.

If you scared to take chances, you'll never have the answers...

When I made Illmatic, I was trying to make the perfect album. It comes from the days of Wild Style. I was trying to make you experience my life. I wanted you to look at hip-hop differently. I wanted you to feel that hip-hop was changing and becoming something more real.

At one point, the old school club retires and you're next up to bat, but if you stop before your time, you will see someone else live your dream.