I think the music comes first, then comes the fashion, and thus, the lifestyle. I believe it starts with music, and then the person delivering it delivers the lifestyle, the fashion. Madonna is a great example of that.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
During the 2008 election, I made clear to the Obama campaign that I don't think it's wise for me to force my personal political agenda on anyone.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
I do secret stand-up shows around New York. I announce and tweet this to nobody - I get onstage and I do a quick five minutes.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
I'm not one of those people who's so blinded by my own work and my sweat. It's kind of risky writing a memoir when you're really part of a larger universe.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
I prefer to unwind by DJing. I learned that from Mike D from the Beastie Boys. After a show, he would DJ. Once I saw that, I wanted to do that. And now DJing is like my lifeline. I love the power it represents.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
Classical music requires an immense amount of concentration, and I don't know if I would've been that committed to that particular life.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
Highlight reels are about that one person. After a barrage of highlight reels, you get the sense that you can do it without a team. But music thrived the most when groups were involved. People lose sight of that - that community makes the world run.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
The president is just the coach of a football team. You need the right support, the right stadium, the right players, the right staff. An excellent coach is not going to win games.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
I have a lot of those 'Forrest Gump,' I-was-there moments.