When I was in my twenties, it felt like I was riding wild horses, and I was hoping I didn't go over a cliff.

Getting a degree, being on Sesame Street... those were like real accomplishments to me.

My philosophy is familiarity breeds contempt.

There are a lot of people I would have liked to have collaborated with, and would still like to.

One of the album's songs features Mary J. Blige, but I don't want to talk too much about it yet. I think you will hear the music that's been playing in my head when it comes out.