I learnt a whole lot from my mother. About music, relationships, being a good person, loving people, the whole of life. I learnt about everything from her. Every single day I think about her. All through the day.

My mother wasn't rich, and I never seen my father. I was a street performer. I've been shot. And now I'm known around the world, and I've touched a lot of people with my music. That's one of the great testimonies that's gonna go down in history.

Well, I believe that the depth of your struggle can determine the height of your success. I was inspired to come out of everything I've been through and end up in a place where I never thought that I would be.

Within all of us there is a storm. Some believe it will never end: but he who has faith in the heavens above will weather any storm.

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.

I just want to touch your soul, let me pour into you. Fill you with my joy, and make you feel brand new.

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