A lot of people think that I grew up in recording studios and knew the whole process, but that was never the case.

Nothing changes, until you change. Everything changes, once you change

I love to sit on a mountain top and gaze. I don't think of anything but the people I care about and the view.

I am a complete mother's boy. I try to do everything with honour, respect and grace because the last thing I would want to do is hurt her.

Dad was a hypocrite. He could talk about peace and love to the world but he could never show it to his wife and son.

I had always thought of starting my own record company. I haven't regretted the decision - yet!

Anyone must remember that dad left when I was 3 years old. Mom and I lived out of the limelight. We lived a totally different life.

I've found constancy and balance between creativity and normality.

As much as I love music, in my mind, photography is what makes me the happiest - that's for sure.

I've been a philanthropist for all my life, and... I've had many involvements in humanitarian and environmental issues.

I find it upsetting to see the erosion of manners. It's very scary. Where are the 'pleases' and 'thank yous?'

If life has a base that it stands upon, if it is a bowl that one fills and fills and fills - than my bowl without a doubt stands upon this memory.

He didn’t care if I hated him, only that I did as I was told.

Journalism is an act of faith in the future

The first glass is for myself, the second for my friends, the third for good humor, and the forth for my enemies.

I deeply believe that men and women need each other.

All you have to do is play one note. But it needs to be the right note.

Doctor, I have more education than most white people.

I just try to tell a story with a song, and be able to try to transmit the emotion to you. That's all I'm really trying to do.

Tis not where we lie but whence we fell; the loss of Heaven's the greatest pain in Hell.

I'd always wanted to know the difference between a mark that was art and one that wasn't.