I learned you really do have to make sure you enjoy life.

My house borders horse farms, and I can look out my window and see the horses and the new colts. It's really peaceful.

You can't ask someone who is not making that kind of money to go to the record store and buy an album when someone down the street has the same record with same sound quality for $5.

Having a belief in God, being able to find joy, despite your circumstances or put yourself outside of yourself, and stop looking inwards and look outwards a little bit really helps to carry through tough times. Giving makes you feel better.

So often, you don't get that opportunity. You only go over everything once and, the next thing you know, you're on set.

Always follow your own path.

I'd say, if you want to be an artist, start with your art; start with making great music and it will, hopefully, eventually cut through all of the nonsense that is out there.