Politics and music don't necessarily go hand in hand. They just do for me.

It's incredibly irresponsible to allow victims' family members to witness executions.

New Orleans is a unique environment.

I don't really think in terms of obstacles. My biggest obstacle is always myself.

I have no doubt in mind that I justify the space I take up in the world.

I'm a very disciplined person when it comes to my work, but discipline can't save m from being a drug addict.

I'm one of the few people that I know that sings better than they did 20 years ago.