I can't eat processed food.

My goal for these next few years, for the next forever, is to try and keep positive things around me. If somebody is coming at me with negative stuff, just back away from me.

Some people can sit down and write a song, but they can't go on stage like I can.

I really can't wait to dance with Ellen DeGeneres!

Singing is my life. And when I can do that, that's when I'm free. That's when I'm at my happiest, I'm at my most.

My fans have written me such kind emails. My management at Daptone helped me heal, too. I'm in a good place.

[I've worked as a guard at Rikers Island] from 1988 to 1990.