"I don't believe in the word 'death.' I believe in the word 'transformation.'"

"I don't see color. I don't see race. I see the soul."

"I don't care about money. I care about music."

"I'm not a fan of the documentary. I'm a fan of music."

"When I was coming up, I didn't want to be known as a sex symbol. I wanted to be known as a musician. But I can't really control what people think."