My idea of a successful musical career was being able to go out on the street and make as much money as I felt like making that day.

When I first heard it, in the split second that he played the first few notes on the instrument, I knew that my life had changed. I understood I would do whatever it takes to learn this instrument.

I was pretty reckless. I went for the adventure instead of the comfort; that was always my policy. I never had a family until recently, and now I've got a 3-year old. But I sort of let myself go free and explore, because I always thought the world was such a huge, exciting place. I wanted to go everywhere, and I covered a good part of it.

Knowledge had a great high school career. The longer you have him, the faster he's going to get, the faster his 200s and sprints are going to get. Knowledge is just beginning to get in shape.

I'm not as focused on my acting career as I have been in the past.

The government's War on Poverty has transformed poverty from a short-term misfortune into a career choice.