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" I've learned and grown as a songwriter. "

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" At no time was I trying to write a crossover record. "

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" I've always said that inside of me there is a rocker that wants to come out, but I'm a romantic rocker. "

" It doesn't matter where we're from, we all have to stick together and help each other out as performers and as human beings. "

" My daughter is my number one fan. She has always been incredibly supportive, and she tells like it is and how it is. "

" It's crazy how the world evolves and the audience gives you an opportunity to really grow and live out your dreams. "

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" Everybody lives their lives differently. They have a different perspective. They've been through different things in love. They've cried about different things. "

Different Perspective

" Just when you think we're living in a little bit of a divided world, music brings us together. "

" I've done songs in other languages. I know how hard it is. "

" To say I was near our president, performing at the Nobel Peace Prize... I think that's an amazing thing. "

" 'Despacito' started with a melody hook that I had with my guitar only. The beat for this track came after I wrote the lyrics, which I wrote as if I was writing a ballad. "