We live in an era of consumerism and it's all about desire-based consumerism and it has nothing to do with things we actually need.

Hip-hop educated me about other forms of music, because it sampled from all different styles.

You can feel a lot of things, and that's okay. Channel that into your passion.

Industry executives sacrificed art for what sells and mega-stars now saturate the market with the same tired lyrics.

In school, I studied psychology, linguistics, neuroscience. I understand that there is a real lack of respect for the brain.

Compassion can change a lot of things, including the world. Young people especially need to know that, because they're the future.

What do you actually need? Food, clothing and shelter. Everything else is entertainment.

People need to spread love towards strangers. We all bleed the same blood and we are all part of a global community now.

So wake me up when it's all over When I'm wiser and I'm older All this time I was finding myself And I didn't know I was lost

Salsa, classic rock, soul music, jazz... all of that was a part of my education in making hip-hop music.

America's biggest export is media and I think that's a positive thing.

We love our dear ones a lot but God love them more and them them from us, Worst feeling is that we can't meet or talk with them ever and this feeling kill us from inside.

Do not criticize others unless you are willing to accept criticism.

I think the relation between the monarchy and the press is very much a two-way street.

I didn't tell him. And I never told her the whole truth. What would it matter? There was nothing she could do; nothing anyone can do or will do.

Why are there no "during" pictures?

Lies are like children. If you don't nurture them, they'll never be useful later.

Tension is anticipation and uncertainty. Every art has to have it.

God, of course, is the greatest philosopher of all.

I’ll tell you the truth and its up to you to live with it.