I was the highest-paid street performer, probably, in the history of Chicago. I was making like $800 a day.

You're younger, you might want to go to clubs and kick it, but as you get older, you start seeing that life has more meaning to it. The people that you love are the people you want to start trusting and start wanting them to trust you and start respecting them.

She's my comforter and friend, I tell you she's that peace within. She's the lover in my home, she's the strength when I'm not strong. Everyday my valentine, I'm so glad heave made her mine.

There are miracles in life I must achieve. But first I know it starts inside of me.

It's amazing to know that 5 years ago I was writing songs in a basement in the ghetto and now I'm writing for Michael Jackson. I'd be a fool not to say it's a dream come true.

I went from a D all the way to an A plus, I tell you prayer changes things.

Just listen to all this sweet, sweet music. I'm working the music.