As a civil rights activist of the past 40 years, I cannot support a show that disrespects those beliefs and practices.

I influence people, hopefully on the positive side.

If you enjoy the fragrance of a rose, you must accept the thorns which it bears.

I always keep my head down, working, doing things, moving forward. That's what I've done all my life. Then you stop and realize what you've done.

I don't sit back and count up what I've done. There's just always something else to do. There's always a challenge ahead.

I love soul. But I love a tune that has some meat in it. Something I could hang my hat on. Because music is universal.

Know the business, learn the business, own something.

Don't slip into the traps, and don't forget about your 'hood, the kids in the 'hood. Remember, you're disposable, so take advantage while you can.

Religious beliefs are sacred to people, and at all times should be respected and honoured.

There is a place in this world for satire, but there is a time when satire ends and intolerance and bigotry toward religious beliefs... begins.

Self-expression is always a right, but its still not there to be abused.

At least when one speaks of oneself one is passionate, well-informed and specific.

I'm not much of a golfer, I don't have any friends and all I like to do is go home and be alone, and not worry about ways not to lose.

Although we often hear that data speak for themselves, their voices can be soft and sly

Dr. Cox mentors the rookie doctors with a spoonful of dirt and then a cup of sugar. I see him as an archetypal descendent of two of my favorite curmudgeonly characters: Lou Grant and Louie De Palma.

We all fall to the floor at some point. It's how you pick yourself up that's the real challenge. Isn't it?

I want to destroy the EU, not Europe! I believe in a Europe of nation-states.

I can't read sheet music, I have to just listen to it, and then just go for it.

Staples are only good if they truly suit our lifestyle.

Think not thou canst sigh a sigh And thy maker is not by; Think not thou canst weep a tear And thy maker is not near.

Weak faith will as surely land the Christian in heaven as strong faith, for it is impossible the least dram of true grace should perish