I was determined if I was going to become a superstar it would be on my terms. I've had that ethic since the beginning.
I've had journalists beg me to please say something negative about my estate.
I've always just adored music. It's my first love, really. I admire and respect people in the music business. You really have to work hard and diligently. Sometimes actors can be lazy and get away with it, but you can't do that if you're a musician.