Once I started singing, I didn't have to try to be cool. I was just one of the coolest guys around.

My fans have always loved my metaphors.

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.

I've always had mostly women come out to see me perform. That's the reason the guys show up; they know R. Kelly is going to draw the women. Most of the songs I'm singing are catering to women anyway.

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.

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 want America to know that you can't believe everything you hear, and nowadays, you can't believe everything you see.