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I've studied various schools of thought... I acknowledge that some Muslims consider music prohibited, but I've found a lot of evidence from the life of the Prophet to show that he allowed certainly, but even encouraged, music at certain times. ”
I looked at some of the statues of Jesus; they were just stones with no life. When they said that God is three, I was puzzled even more but could not argue. I believed it, simply because I had to have respect for the faith of my parents. ”
In those days a concert was a personal experience. I wanted to be as close as possible to the audience, and of course big stadiums didn't enable you to do that. It wasn't my style. ”
I think the hardest thing about my life is that I've met so many people all over the world who I love, but they're not friends with each other. ”
Life is hard and it gets worse and worse and worse. ”
Everybody tends to think I'm crazy, which is the biggest problem in my life. ”
Hip-hop and R&B is mostly what I listen to. I don't have a connection with punk rock - I just never had that experience. ”
I've had moments where I realize my body isn't going to withstand many more seasons, but I am very satisfied with my career and I am trying not to look at retirement as a sad thing. ”
I want to talk to the bullied kids of the world. Tell them to hang on, it will get better. Know that an 'Iron Chef,' actors, musicians, artists and all successful people have probably been bullied in their life. And the best part of your life is yet to come. Whatever it takes to live, do it! ”
Even when you have doubts, take that step. Take chances. Mistakes are never a failure - they can be turned into wisdom. ”