When You're Away For A Long Time,

It's Impossible To Write And Produce A Record When Your Parents Are Dying. I Really Tried, I Really, Really Tried, But It Just Wouldn't Come.

I Used To Sing At Funeral Homes For Families That Didn't Have A Vocalist. I Didn't Get Paid. I Needed To Sing.

I Dont Think Being Black Has Held Me Back At All. Being Black Makes You Strong.

I Don't Let People Use Me. That's Why I Like A Small Number Of People In My Life. The More People In My Life, The More Complex It Becomes, So I Just Try To Keep It At A Minimum.

I Would Say That My Peak Was Making My First Million At The Ripe Age Of 29, After The First Album.