“Don’t confuse my personality with my attitude. My personality is who I am, and my attitude depends on who you are.”

It’s not always easy to be transparent about your emotions and sometimes the music can get heavy.

My music definitely comes from a place of experience. Everything connects to a truth.

The Internet made fame wack and anonymity cool.

Of course awards matter.

There’s just some magic in truth and honesty and openness.

I believe that I’m one of the best in the world at what I do, and that’s all I’ve ever wanted to be.

We were poor. But my mom never accepted that. She worked hard to become a residential contractor – got her master’s with honors at the University of New Orleans. I used to go to every class with her. Her father was my paternal figure.

I’m in this business to be creative – I’ll even diminish it and say to be a content provider.

I’m big on what’s in good taste.

My TV ain’t HD, that’s too real

I respect Drake not only as a creative person but as a business mind as well. I think Drake’s important.

I don’t intend to stop making music.

I booked my first studio at like 12 or 13. Somewhere in that season of my life, singing along with the radio became me wanting to be on radio.

I won’t touch on risky, because that’s subjective. People are just afraid of things too much. Afraid of things that don’t necessarily merit fear.

Those who are heartless, once cared too much.

Smile, it’s easier than explaning why you’re sad.

Don’t let anyone tell you what you can and can’t do or achieve. Do what you want to do and be who you want to be.

You shouldn’t care what other people think. Love yourself for who you are.

It is always possible to do a thing better the second time.

I never look back, darling. It distracts from the now.

You don’t have to have a reason to feel good, you’re alive; you can feel good for no reason at all!

Dare to think for yourself.

They laugh at me because I’m different; I laugh at them because they’re all the same.

Everyone looks at your watch and it represents who you are, your values and your personal style.