Surround yourself only with people who are going to take you higher.

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

Good company, good wine, good welcome, can make good people.

I need to be surrounded by people as passionate and as dedicated as I am.

The best thing is to always keep honest people around, because when you have a bunch of yes men around that know that you're making a mistake but let you go on with it, that's when it ruins your mind state as an artist.

Spend time with people who know how to use their days well. Just as iron sharpens iron, positive people will inspire you to be positive.