I believe we are all connected to other people. I am connected to people who are suffering. We all are.

Everything I've taken away from my father has been significant. So, I can't say that any one lesson is the most significant. By being around him, I learned that there is a purpose in life, and that if we are inspired to help people, we should do it.

The African-American community still needs to come together as one and stand up for rights of the people and of what's happening in their culture, their community.

The music I do is food... that will be your dinner.

Working on my own gave me a chance to take my time and experiment a lot.

I just got into the Beatles a couple years ago, you know, I like it.

It's that kind of in-born music thing - I could pick up the guitar and play something. It's not something I consciously do.