A good song can be produced in several different genres.

Being a songwriter requires versatility while being an artist requires you to create a cohesive body of work. I truly enjoy both.

Taking constructive criticism from others is required to get to the next level.

My strength is in my ability to be versatile.

No matter what you're going through, there is no temporary feeling or circumstance that can take away the core of who you are.

Home is a place from which you can draw strength.

The people who come out on top in music business have persistence. It is key! Fall down seven times; stand up eight. It takes a lot of courage and an unwavering belief in yourself and your abilities.

Everyone faces challenges from the fierce competition as well as the manipulative crooks that are rampant throughout the music business.

I have certainly faced my fair share and will likely come across more. These experiences have been fuel for my music. Facing these challenges has forced me to recognize my own inner strength.

Knowing how to market yourself and your press materials is key.

In Europe, radio stations are owned by a variety of different entities, so there is less uniformity on radio programming and more opportunity for artists to get radio play and break overseas.

Don’t ever be a stupid shadow who follows perfectly his leader no matter what foolishness his leader does!

You're not allowed to have legs and not use them.Dance.

There's a great deal of child left in me and acting is fun. It's a make believe thing.

Nobody wants to make great albums now because nobody wants to buy them and there's no place to sell them.

It is often said that Leonardo drew so well because he knew about things; it is truer to say that he knew about things because he drew so well.

God is Mind, and God is infinite; hence all is Mind.

He who aspires to be a serious wine drinker must drink claret.

I've been offered 'Celebrity Fit Club', where you have to take off your shirt and get on a scale. I got kids, man. I'm not going to humiliate myself. I'd rather drive a cab.

It goes without saying that your friends are usually the first to discuss your personal business behind your back.

My mother's always looking for answers. She's always searching for new information. I think she has a thirst for hunger that very few possess innately.