Nas

The flaws, the mistakes I make - that's the real me.

Anybody can be a rapper, but not anybody can be a classical artist.

I don't get jealousy, I don't get how people hate each other - I never did.

I've always been very determined, ever since I was a little girl, to make my way.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.

If you're not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life.