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I love working with talented young performers.

I want to show the world that you do have some artists that are ready to go to the next level, and instead of being selfish with their career they'll open up the door to other people. I'm in a position to open up the door to help other people do what I do.

I've thought maybe of getting younger artists out doing stuff, like I used to do a lot of. I don't wanna do it day in and day out like I used to, but I still wanna do it.

I think that's an important lesson for young people who want to be artists: You have to find someone who believes in you and who will help you find that time where you don't have to think about a job but just making work. If I didn't have those people in my life, I wouldn't be in the position I'm in.

I had no idea that I could sustain a career as an artist. But, I loved music and wanted to be in the music business.

I'm still working on my career, still trying to learn from other artistes and develop my skills and my style.

I've learned over the years that the best way to develop as an artist is to make things. So I tell young artists it's not enough to be an actor anymore, you have to be a filmmaker/writer/director. There's no excuse for waiting around for a job. You have to be active and make things.

Many young artists, they look at the art world and think they can make a lot of money.

Artists are very young, and say, Um, ok, to these industry dudes.

I was young and so eager to make some money as well as get exposed and show my talent.