I gotta think that one that becomes a philosophy of work, which is "no excuses."

There's a lot about New York that is unique, and there's always a culture and a subculture going on everywhere.

Substance should outweigh perfection.

It's important not to be afraid ego-wise to share your information.

If an artist wants to work with me because they feel I've made some credible albums and there've been things that are long-lasting, it's because those artists took the time and we built an idea.

The record producer is the music world's equivalent of a film director.

If you follow anything that I've ever done, I never stick to one thing more than one year. I'm just afraid to get typecast.

Rudeness is something I just can't tolerate.

Make no attachment, so you can flow freely.

Life means Live in faith existence.

In eighty-six years, child, I've learned the world is a far more mysterious place than most people realize and that every moment of life is woven through with meaning.

You aspire to be as great as Michael Jackson is as an artist. I don't think any artist in pop, rock or hip-hop has ever done it any bigger than him. You know what I mean? He's the man.

Education gives sobriety to the young, comfort to the old, riches to the poor and is an ornament to the rich.

When I die, so does hip hop.

You can always find a stray negative comment on the Internet. It's like everybody loves to put negative comments on the Internet under the cloak of anonymity.

The soul should concentrate itself by itself.

We will always apply the same principles of collective security, prudent caution, and superior weaponry that enabled us to peacefully prevail in the long cold war against the Soviet Union.

I've got to confess I'm a pragmatic optimist myself.