“I started fooling around with the intro to one of the songs. Then another song, and another song... I was so excited when I went into the studio. I knew I needed to find a singer to sing these new songs. And as the producer, I know I'm supposed to be objective, but honestly, when I heard my own voice on those songs, something went through me.�

“I'm very fortunate to have a career that has lasted as long as it has. Did I think it would last this long? No way!�

"I hope young people will see how I changed my life and how it's up to them to make changes in their own lives to succeed.�

“In my day, we didn't have the cocaine, so we went out and knocked somebody over the head and took the money. But today, all this cocaine and crack, it doesn't give kids a chance.�