My mother always told me if you write about life, you will always be in the game. Just don't write songs write life. I decided to take her up on that.

Take away the In God We Trust, tell me what the hell is wrong with us.

My greatest competition is, well, me.

But I have to say, it was fun doing this Love Letter album because, hey, man, love has never failed. It has won every battle. And today and forever more it will go on undefeated. I'm also a very loving person.

If we don't love ourselves, tell me, how can we love somebody else?

When I was performing on streets, there was no pressure. People accepted me. They loved me without knowing me.

While the angels sing, I'd ask you to marry me, give you the sun for a diamond ring, if I could do those things.