My maxim was, the career is open to talents, without distinction of birth or fortune.

Throughout my career, I fed off the fuel of people not being able to understand me.

The moment I used my adversity to my advantage, my career exploded.

We've had all the ebbs and flows of any real career. Trust me. We've been at the highest highs and pretty low lows. But that said, we always stay true to who we were. We didn't jump on fads and fashions.

I just appreciate still having the longevity that I've had in my career.

If you don't encounter setbacks in your career, if you don't have doubts and disappointments, let me tell you, you're not dreaming big enough.