I listen to a lot of alternative types of music: I listen to a lot of Chinese music, I listen to a lot of Asian music. It might surprise you, but I listen to a lot of Arabic music. And I don't care - music is music.

I'm making music the way I would have done before modern equipment and music recording.

I listen to a lot of 80s stuff, like Owner of a Lonely Heart, by the group Yes. And Mr. Misters Broken Wings.

I do music for the fans. I want to lift fans up.

The same people who smile in my face would be the same ones to talk behind my back.

Everyone wants to work with the big new producer or the hot new singer. The key is to find them before they're hot.

I try to be as normal as I can.