I treat every time I walk on the stage like it's the performance of my life.

I just try and get better and better at me with every album.

For me, when I want to be emotionally moved by a vocal, I don't want to hear auto tune on it, I want to hear the beautiful imperfections.

I think the one thing for me that's been working is just authenticity.

I don't really chase trends and fads because they are fleeting.

I've learned in my older age how to let it go when things don't work out, because something incredible that I don't know about yet is probably right around the corner.

If you're mourning, cry, scream and purge whatever is going on inside you emotionally. That's part of the process. And keep those that love you very close as you go through it.

One of the least enjoyable things for me to do is to talk about myself.

Being a parent is not easy, but speaking for myself, it's a wonderful blessing and the most rewarding job I've ever had.

I like to leave all of my soul on the stage where I perform.

I think that whatever you do, if you're a singer, a rapper, an architect, dentist, treat that like when you're doing it, your whole career depends on that moment.

Feminism is hated because women are hated. Anti-feminism is a direct expression of misogyny

Southerners have many fine qualities, charm and civility among them, and a sense of the tragic.

Telling people at a dinner party you drive a Nissan Almera is like telling them you've got the Ebola virus and you're about to sneeze.

From restless thoughts, that, like a deadly swarm Of hornets arm'd, no sooner found alone, But rush upon me thronging.

I had to cope with attitudes that were not supportive all along. I mean, you still have that.

If you want to accomplish the goals of your life, you have to begin with the spirit.

I'm a good dad; I spend a lot of time with my kids.

I was making a film [Dream of Life] about Patti [Smith], but I was taking pictures, too.

It’s easier to accumulate wealth if you don’t live in a high-status neighborhood.

I took part in the sun-tanning Olympics – I just got bronze.