Mark Ronson

My mother was incredibly strict, especially when we moved to New York. Compared with most of the American parents, who seemed so relaxed with their children, my mother was virtually a dictator.

I used to be a serious sneaker addict, but I've moved on a little bit from those days.

D'Angelo could sing the phonebook and it would sound good.

I just had an idea that went right over my head.

I know I'm not the kind of person who's gonna wind up a walking jukebox, like many rock 'n' roll artists. They just play their hits and that's it. That doesn't appeal to me.

It is good to be in front of the lens to appreciate more being behind the lens.