Sometimes, I ask myself how any other singer could substitute the inspiration of god in their songs

Education is literally the difference between success and failure, or even life and death for many children.

I thank God that I'm a product of my parents, that they infected me with their intelligence and energy for life, with their thirst for knowledge and their love. I'm grateful that I know where I come from.

I'm a perfectionist in recovery. I'm trying to deal with that monster inside of me that wants to do everything right. Or better than right.

I have such a respect and fascination for dance. I can be light as air or stay grounded. Dance is really another universe.

I think my dad is the only Arabic descendent who is an unsuccessful businessman.

If I could, I'd live in the nude, like Eve in paradise.