I began to speak well at a very advanced age - 15, 16, 17 years old. It was psychological: the trauma of war, my family and growing up on my own. I was more or less a street kid.

I really admire a woman for her intelligence, her personality. Beauty is not enough.

In the beginning, I loved being famous, but now I am tired of it and I would like to go back to my freedom.

I'm used to always deciding everything myself. It's a blessing, but also a terrible defect.

If success is about winning the league, there will always be 19 disappointed clubs.

The success of the first album was almost an anomaly, and it could remain a fantastic anomaly. It was not crafted for commercial success. I remember meetings with my label saying it had no radio singles. For me, the second album was a gesture of independence.

We want to bring awareness for all those cats still searching for their forever home and not only help them find their perfect match but also make the transition home a success.

With the success of 'Black Privilege,' of course, the book publishers wanted me to come with another book immediately. They came with the check, but I don't do things for money.