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The only thing that mattered was what you were to do in life, and it wasn't about money. It was about teaching, or learning.

Money doesn't matter on a deeply personal level. It doesn't make you feel any happier. But of course I am very aware that I don't have to worry about earning a living or about those very important practical things that most people have to worry about on a very real level.

Money's important. Everyone cares about money. And when you don't have money, money becomes the overriding obsession of your life.

People assume I'm out there having this great life, but money doesn't erase the pain. When you're young you barrel through life, making choices without thinking of repercussions. A few years down the line, you wake up in a certain place and wonder how the hell you got there.

As long as you have money to live then it's not a terribly important thing. If you don't have enough to live, then it's very important thing.

Money is the most important thing because there might be a time when you have no label behind you and you have to carry yourself. Money is the only thing that can shield you.

To me, money is independence. It gives you freedom to do what you really want to do. It allows you to not be dependent on anyone or anything, and so you can be yourself and follow your passion.

I always thought money was something just to make me happy. But I've learned that I feel better being able to help my folks, 'cause we never had nothing. So just to see them excited about my career is more of a blessing than me actually having it for myself.

I grew up without a lot of money and my parents grew up with far less money. And that's kept me in line. Really in line.