"I don't care what people think of me. I care what I think of me."

"I want to create a legacy of love. A legacy of acceptance. A legacy of empowerment."

"I'm a storyteller. My music is my story. My performances are my story. My life is my story."

"I'm a really good cook. I'm a really good Italian cook. I can make a really good pasta sauce, and I can make a really good lasagna."

"I’m not interested in being famous. I’m interested in being an artist. I’m interested in making music that matters."