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I think I'm happier, not just because of winning Grammys and selling records, but because it's really fulfilling to have all these things happen with something you love to do.

Honestly, a lot of people thought that I was on top of the world selling so many millions of records, and that this is the life that everybody would want, but I never got to enjoy any of my success.

I'm not ashamed of selling millions of records. I'm very fortunate to be in that position.

Selling records is fantastic. But if you're not loving what you do, and if everybody is throwing knives at you, it can get old very fast.

The record business has always mystified me. Sometimes there are reasons why things sell or don't sell that can't be understood by mere mortals.

I enjoy selling my music. I don't enjoy selling myself.

I think I'm more marketing- and sales-oriented than others, and the notion of selling books continues to interest me.

When I was growing up, I thought I'd be a lot happier if I was famous and successful and if I had money.

I never knew much about business. But I've been made happy. The TV and commercials have been very fortunate for me and my career. And Atlantic Records has always been wonderful to me. I don't think I could have chosen a better record company.