And even when I was close to defeat, I rose to my feet.

No matter how hard you work to bring yourself up, there's someone out there working just as hard, to put you down.

Even when I was close to defeat I rose to my feet

Never let me slip cuz if I slip then I'm slippin'.

Try to be the king, but the ace is back.

It ain't that I'm too big to listen to the rumors, It's just that I'm too damn big to pay attention to 'em.

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.

Don't be worried about the next man - make sure your business tight.

Those who are quiet will always cause riots.

Hear what the artists hear, and listen to the music the way they should, the way I do.

I apologize to the women I’ve hurt. I deeply regret what I did and know that it has forever impacted all of our lives.

With the exception of a gun, starvation is the only thing that is capable of making an insane man lose his mind.

Self confidence. Let's fight the demons that makes us look smaller than we truly are. Your dream is worth it.

I don't ever want to be sad about my life.

You know I think that going into therapy is a very positive thing, and talking about it is really helpful, because the more you talk the more your fears fade, because you get it out.

Avery Morgansten? This is becoming a habit.

We can lead others only as far along the road as we ourselves have traveled. merely pointing the way is not enough. If we are not walking, then no one can be following, and ware not leading anyone.

Miami has embraced me and I love them for that.

You won't see my parents honored on any stamps.

Sometimes I would get frustrated, I'd think, "You know, this is a good book, how come no one is paying attention to it?" So it's nice to have some recognition.

Hey." Tod squeezed my hand to draw me out of my thoughts. "I think death looks good on you.