Writing is very much a playground - an artistic playground. It's the most fun thing I do.

All I ever intended was to make a living at what I do. Everything I've achieved since then is above and beyond.

Coming from where I came from, it was unimaginable to ever be wealthy. That was just too far out of my reach.

For a good 10 to 12 years, I was working non-stop and I wasn't really enjoying my success.

I certainly could've gone off track many, many times in my youth.

I didn't have a choice growing up but to be more insecure because others had more.

I do not see my family life in any way, shape, or form as an opportunity for a photo.

I don't take any day for granted anymore.

I don't want someone photographing my cellulite - I can't take it!

I enjoyed working at McDonald's.

I have arm-wrestled here and there... guys seem to want to test my strength.

I have my own opinions, but my songs don't share them.

I have two fathers.

I like being at home and cooking.

I love the role that men play in our lives.

I played a lot of football when I was younger. I'm a good receiver, actually.

I really hope my peers appreciate and respect what I'm doing.

I temporarily lost my hope in love, and it was temporary, thank goodness.

I want romance.

I want to be successful, but I don't really have what it takes to do it comfortably.