It's a lot easier when you can share the workload to be honest. Especially if you really, really, trust in each other.

Songs hold different memories for different people and the great ones are the ones that become a part of you and your story.

It's easy to get into an easy routine but the problem with that is you can tend to write the same song over and over again.

A great song is something that you go back to in twenty years and it's still so influential to you.

It's nice to be able to let go of the reins sometimes and know that somebody you really trust is gonna pick them up as soon as you do.

The best part about performing is when you can fill the room with energy and you get that vibe back.

Fear, to a great extent, is born of a story we tell ourselves...

Your life is not a countdown to your death, but a stepping stone for the lives that will live after you. Squander today, and you will find yourself useless tomorrow.

Failure to prepare is preparing to fail.

For a woman who's a widow and pretty much a loner, I can walk out, and I'm surrounded by NYU kids. The energy jumps off the sidewalks, and I never feel sad or bored.

I have had to pay a price for leaving Islam and for speaking out. I have to pay for round-the-clock security because of the death threats against me.

Drink coffee! Do stupid things faster and with more energy!

What most clearly characterizes true freedom and its true employment is its misemployment.

Anyone can be killed.

I can be a badass DJ when I want, but I am also an insufferable music snob.

Keep in mind, you can use Auto-Tune and you can know how to work it perfectly, but you still have to know how to write a good song.