I wish I never fell so deep in love with you and now it ain't no way we can be friends.

I love music, so if I wasn't singing, I would probably still be working in the music industry. I love songwriting, so I'd probably be a songwriter.

I think clothes are very much a representation of your attitude and the way you feel. I really love to be dressed down, though.

Count your blessings. Every time I am doing bad I count my blessings. And I always lose count. Try that sometime.

Petersburg, growing up at home, all by my family and friends, Petersburg really, city-raised me, you know everybody there.

As a musician-turned-actor, you ordinarily face one of two scenarios. Either all the pressure of success or failure is on your shoulders, so if the picture does poorly, you might never get another movie role, or you have a situation where you already have an anchor, which allows you to work your way up the ranks.

I take pride in working very hard. You need to understand that hard work doesn't instantly pay off. My career grew gradually and taught me a lesson every step of the way.