It's warts and all in my songs, and I think that's why people can relate to them.

My songs grow on people - like warts.

I'm not trying to be something that I'm not, and I think a lot of people can relate to that. They want something that's real, and I think I give that to them.

I'm the guy, I'm kind of like the, uh, Everyman, so I think people just relate to that.

I think of my songs as there to be something to move people emotionally.

I think Usher is a bonafide superstar because he's very honest in his songs, and people can relate to that, especially in the feelings and textures of his voice. He is one of the best.