Law and order comes from having respect for one another.

Music, at its essence, is what gives us memories. And the longer a song has existed in our lives, the more memories we have of it.

When you believe in things that you don't understand, then you suffer.

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.

We're not living in a one-dimensional society. You can't just talk about, you know, the horrible things in life and the destruction.

The power has to be in your desire to see everyone thrive.

For did my dreams come true when I looked at you. And maybe too, if you would believe, you too might be overjoyed, over loved, over me.