I think historically America has been pretty tolerant. It seems when there's a mass influx from one place, that's when it becomes problematic for Americans.

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I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something...

I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something...

If you tell kids they can't have something, that's what they want.

If you tell kids they can't have something, that's what they want.

For whatever reason, not all people are born with the particular gift of being able...

For whatever reason, not all people are born with the particular gift of being able...

Musicians want to be the loud voice for so many quiet hearts.

Musicians want to be the loud voice for so many quiet hearts.

I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints - the sinners are...

I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints - the sinners are...

When I was 19, I made my first good week's pay as a club musician....

When I was 19, I made my first good week's pay as a club musician....

More than art, more than literature, music is universally accessible.

More than art, more than literature, music is universally accessible.

I'd rather laugh in bed than do it. If I went to a lady of...

I'd rather laugh in bed than do it. If I went to a lady of...

Most people are satisfied with the junk food being sold as music.

Most people are satisfied with the junk food being sold as music.

I definitely prefer being a lover than a fighter.

I definitely prefer being a lover than a fighter.

I don't know why people thought I was retiring.

I don't know why people thought I was retiring.

Like family, we are tied to each other. This is what all good musicians understand.

Like family, we are tied to each other. This is what all good musicians understand.

The whole world loves American movies, blue jeans, jazz and rock and roll. It is...

The whole world loves American movies, blue jeans, jazz and rock and roll. It is...

Don't go changing, to try and please me You never let me down before Don't...

Don't go changing, to try and please me You never let me down before Don't...

I was drawn to boxing because I got beat up as a kid. I was...

I was drawn to boxing because I got beat up as a kid. I was...

I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something...

I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something...

It feels great to have a 1 album.

It feels great to have a 1 album.

The good ole days weren't always good, and tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems.

The good ole days weren't always good, and tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, While loving someone deeply gives you courage.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, While loving someone deeply gives you courage.

Love and desire are the spirits wings to great deeds.

Love and desire are the spirits wings to great deeds.

All the lonely people, where do they all come from? / All the lonely people,...

All the lonely people, where do they all come from? / All the lonely people,...