Never lie to people, because the people you are able to lie to, are the people who trust you.

I've never really viewed myself as particularly talented. I've viewed myself as slightly above average in talent. And where I excel is ridiculous, sickening, work ethic. You know, while the other guy's sleeping? I'm working. While the other guy's eatin'? I'm working. While the other guy's making love, I mean, I'm making love, too. But I'm working really hard at it.

My skin is hard when it comes to my music. But with my movies, I'm still a virgin in a lot of ways. I'm not used to being shot down for no reason.

Don't chase people. Be yourself, do your own thing and work hard

I'm a student of world religion, so to me, it's hugely important to have knowledge and to understand what people are doing.

I think with movies I am really connecting to the Joseph Campbell idea of the collective unconscious.

A rapper is about being completely true to yourself. Being an actor is about changing who you are.