“I think most producers and MCs are constantly in this competition, but...” — Ryan Lewis Quote

I think most producers and MCs are constantly in this competition, but it's usually with yourself. It's usually wanting to be innovative: wanting to catch yourself when you're doing the same thing or throwing out the same art you've already done.

In 1984, my mom gave birth to my older sister, Teresa. Due to a complicated delivery, she needed a blood transfusion, and at that moment, my mom had HIV+ blood put into her body.

For me personally, to hop onboard and use the amazing success and blessings in my life to pull off something like the 30/30 Project is awesome.

I bring up 'The Heist,' and you can almost cut that record down the middle between songs where the beat came first and the words came second, and songs where the words came first and the beat came second. It can start with a vibe, a beat that drives a story, or it can start with a story and then trying to identify the tone to tell that story right.

I had to look for food all the time. I had to catch dragonflies, grasshoppers, and that was the only source of protein for me.

Everybody remembers 'Just Shoot Me,' and I'm very proud of that. It's still on TV, and people still catch it and laugh about it, and I personally have wonderful, wonderful memories working with those people.

If you wanna see me in full '80s glory, I did one season of 'Halt and Catch Fire.'

Fishermen own the fish they catch, but they do not own the ocean.

We realize all the struggles we have and all the things that catch our attention and our hearts - if we're not ready for it, it will take control of us.