You've got to remember that 25 is a great time because, you know, you're passed that 21 thing and it's a high point, a high peak, in life where you're old enough to say what you have discovered, but you're still open to discovering more.

Hold onto your dreams 'cause they're always worth havin'. Hold on to your dreams til the day your life is said and done.

I love Aretha [Franklin] and I've loved her all my life. I think she's an incredible songstress, obviously. She consistently has had this incredible voice. I remember when she was singing gospel in her father's church.

Love's in need of love today...don't delay...send yours in right away

Rap to me is a modern blues. But until we really confront the truth, we are going to have a Tupac or Eminem or Biggie Smalls to remind us about it - and thank God.

I'm too high, but I ain't left the ground.

I know that there'll be a continuation of making the world more accessible for people with disabilities.