When you think about the passion that's involved wth Jamaican culture, it's like, they're not sitting around waiting for things to get all pretty: they want it raw and dutty.

No matter what class you're from - uptown or downtown - when you're in the dancehall everyone's equal, and it's how you choose to express yourself that makes you stand out.

In the dancehall world, we have crews and they battle. It's part of the entire culture surrounding dancehall.

Especially as an artist who has been signed to one of the majors throughout my last ten years, you don't always get to write your own music.

Jamaica is just one of those places that has so many stimulating factors in everyday existence. It definitely feeds me, my creativity and my soul in so many ways.

I'm a Canadian Jamaican. For me, I carry my Jamaican element into my music in my more recent releases.

Jamaica is so musical, diverse and so extreme, from people singing in the streets to dancing.

I'm definitely trying to incorporate a Caribbean and reggae element.

I'm inspired by everything that I encounter, from the environment to people to other songs, movies and artists.

To me, the creative inspiration is endless and coming in all sorts of different directions at all times.

Jamaica is an island that is filled with so much culture.

You want someone in the ballpark and then you grow together. Thats what a relashionship's about: changing each other.

My opinion is, of course, completely my own. I would not impose it on anyone else and decline any pressure to change it.

He didn't give the penalty but I've seen them given for worse

My high school girlfriend would ask if I finally learned how to unbutton the back of a sweater!

Hmm. Petty? Yes. Ineffectual? Yes. Infuriating and off-putting? Yes. Counterproductive? Yes. It's got to be a product of the French Foreign Ministry.

The study of history requires investigation, imagination, empathy, and respect. Reverence just doesnt enter into it.

Barmaid, bring a pitcher, another round of brew. Honey, why don't we get drunk and screw?

You must always remember, the most important fashion accessory is the condom.

Being is not passive; it takes focused awareness.

When you die, it will not be because you are sick, but because you were alive.