I've been living the American Dream for over 25 years - just being able to do what I do, be creative, and make money out of it. It's incredible.

The only two things that scare me are God and the IRS.

You just have to find that thing that's special about you that distinguishes you from all the others, and through true talent, hard work, and passion, anything can happen.

I always loved the way music made me feel. I did sports at school and all, but when I got home, it was just music. Everybody in my neighborhood loved music. I could jump the back fence and be in the park where there were ghetto blasters everywhere.

I love the new technology. New things give you a reason to want to go to the studio. New challenges mean you have to keep up, you know?

I've gone seventy-nine hours without sleep, creating. When that flow is going, it's almost like a high. You don't want it to stop. You don't want to go to sleep for fear of missing something.

The only two things that scare me are God and the IRS.