"I'm not a role model. I'm just a man. I'm a man who's made mistakes. And I'm a man who's learned from his mistakes. And I'm a man who's trying to do better."

"I'm a survivor. I've survived a lot. And I'll survive a lot more."

"I wear black because I'm a good guy. I'm not trying to be mysterious. It's just my way of saying I'm not a happy-go-lucky person. I'm a serious person. And I've got a lot of problems."

"The greatest thing about music is that it can transcend all barriers. It can bring people together."

"The message of my music is hope. It's about redemption. It's about second chances."