2010 Foursquare Mayor Of The Year

Remember something about attention. Yes, it’s possible to buy, grab, or even steal it. But it’s far better to earn it.

I care about the diversity of the mindset of the people creating our future, and the windows through which we see it, and the tools we use to build it.

There are so many ways to be and to be black at the same time, but we're finally seeing that full range expressed much more widely than before.

Knowing that "me" is inextricably linked to blackness, [I try to enjoy] the process of expanding beyond the expected boundaries set by existing culture, norms and media.

New York has been the best gift, in that the city pushes me to so many next levels.

Mostly I try to be the best example of me that I can be.

I don't know that I'm post-anything. I'd like to think maybe I'm post-bullshit.

Okay, well, if motion is the constant, how can I remain in motion?

As far as hip-hop is concerned, I'm no expert and rarely think consciously about how I "represent" hip-hop.

You can call me namastunde or surfatunde. Either works.

Sweet dreams, baby, ” he whispered into myhair, his arm giving me a squeeze. “See you onthe other side.”“You too, Captain, ” I whispered...'Lauren and Tate, in Sweet Dreams

I couldn't open up a magazine, you couldn't read a newspaper, you couldn't turn on the TV without hearing about the obesity epidemic in America.

What a pity it is that we've lived the lives that we've lived.

Technology is like a fish. The longer it stays on the shelf, the less desirable it becomes.

Mr. Ward, what is it that the foulest bastards on earth denounce us for, among other things? Oh yes, for our motto of 'Business as usual.' Well-business as usual, Mr. Ward!

Comets are like cats: they have tails, and they do precisely what they want.

Follow what you are genuinely passionate about and let that guide you to your destination.

We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbour them.

You want to be commercially successful and critically acclaimed. But the truth is, there's only a few Bruce Springsteens and Paul McCartneys out there.

It is difficult to retain what you may have learned unless you should practice it. -Difficile est tenere quae acceperis nisi exerceas