“We all know we have a finite period of time. I just feel if I’m going to be alive, I want to be challenged – to be as immortal as possible. The path to that isn’t an easy way, but it’s a rewarding way.”

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 feel sad over someone who gave up on you, feel sorry for them because they gave up on someone who would have never given up on them.

How we experience memory sometimes, it’s not linear. We’re not telling the stories to ourselves. We know the story; we’re just seeing it in flashes overlaid.

It’s cool to be recognised by your peers.

Sometimes I’m fascinated with how famous my work could be while I’m not so famous.

I was a thug.

As a lifestyle you always being the focal point is innately unhealthy.

Just remember; someone loves everything you hate about yourself.

I don’t know if I ever told you this before, but you’re the only one I ever waited for this long.

Better to not know which moment may be your last. Every morsel of your entire being alive to the infinite mystery of it all.

Better to not know which moment may be your last. Every morsel of your entire being alive to the infinite mystery of it all.

The only time I feel alive is when I’m painting.

We have to live bravely in order to truly feel alive, and that means not being ruled by our greatest fears.

Throughout my lifetime I’ve left pieces of my heart here and there. And now, there’s almost barely enough to stay alive. But I force a smile, knowing that my ambition far exceeded my talent.

A true teacher is one who, keeping the past alive, is also able to understand the present.

The simple truth is, the more we care about others, the more alive and engaged we’re going to feel.

High heels off; I’m feeling alive.