I'm associated with gospel music in the minds of millions of people.
Ironically, for a few million people in the Far East, I did become an English teacher through my music.
I've always wanted to stay involved with young people. I never bought into the idea that entertainers owe nothing to their audience except a good performance.
When political figures are shown on television or in movies, it's always the liberal Democrats that are shown to be humane, caring people.
There's a big, vast baby boomer audience of people over 35 who feel they're being ignored by the record industry.
Everywhere I go, people ask, 'How's Ryan? How's he doing?' People have just taken a universal, personal interest in him,
But it did last. It's music that connects people to their lives.
There's something about me that makes a lot of people want to throw up.