Dad made it to Gold Shield Detective, so he always busted Robin, my oldest brother, and me. Always got caught, whatever we were doing..

I thought people cared about music in a deep way, so I was writing to that spirit in people and in myself. It was me, thinking I knew what was up. Yo….

My love life is like everyone else's - great, and then terrible..

Serious musicians are finding it harder and harder to have a voice in the world of music these days..

Sometimes I wonder if I got lulled into not wanting things because I grew up black in this country..

I really live a simple life and don't need very much to feel good and happy. Don't get me wrong; I believe you should get what you earn. Sometimes yo….

Being as versatile as I am, I take offense to the notion that no serious musician would not be doing a late night talk show gig. One has to be open e….

I wish I could sing. I love singers, but I am way too shy. Scares the hell out of me..

The belief that we are what the media says we are, what people perceive we are, is soon to be what we think we are. We are treated based on this warp….

Hard work is what keeps the ship moving..

I think Wes Montgomery is the greatest jazz guitarist that ever lived..

Let your life be your music and let your music be your life..

Inspiration is one thing and you can't control it, but hard work is what keeps the ship moving. Good luck means, work hard. Keep up the good work..

I can pay my rent now. I guess I could always do that, but now I can get an apartment with heat..

I want someone who is open-minded, dedicated to whatever she is doing and isn't afraid to say I love you. As for looks, she shouldn't have three head….

The worst part is doubt. When you doubt yourself, which we are taught to do, you get lost..

I feel very honored to be playing with Bill Pierce. He's such a great musician..

I consider myself a serious musician. Doing a comedy show does not take away from that in any way..

My love life doesn't stink; it's nonexistent..

James Brown is the reason I play guitar..

The things I really learned, I learned from watching my parents. They take care of business. Always have..