And The Stuff That I Write, Is

When I Made Illmatic, I Was Trying To Make The Perfect Album. It Comes From The Days Of Wild Style. I Was Trying To Make You Experience My Life. I Wanted You To Look At Hip-hop Differently. I Wanted You To Feel That Hip-hop Was Changing And Becoming Something More Real.

New York City Is Full Of Great Spaces. The Best Spaces Of The World Are Here. This Is The New Europe, Where The Settlers Came And Busted Out Their Ideas And Put It Down So There's Nothing But Great Space In This Great City.

My Weapon Of Choice Is My Voice.

It Hurts To See Anybody In Pain, If You've Got Any Kind Of Heart.

Divorce Can Be Crazy. Man, If You're Happy... Love Is A Beast, Man. Hold On. Be Prepared For Any Way It May Go, And Be Honest.