There's not much longevity in music today. It's so easy to go in, put some pretentious lyrics on, with people saying the same thing over and over and over.

I clean my house, although I have help. I'm on the floor getting spots. I can't stand a dirty house. I'm a cleaning fanatic.

I know how to put it on when it comes to interviews and performing because I have to. But I'm pretty laid back.

I was very shy. I'm still shy.

I'm very shy in a crowd.

When I look into the crowd, I see young and old, black and white - it's amazing that I'm able to connect with so many different kinds of people.

I think the race situation is getting better as far as people respecting each other goes. I think the race situation with entertainment is not that much better.