Black culture is something I don't relate to much at all.

This life is like a swimming pool. You dive into the water, but you can't see how deep it is.

I want to do for rebounds what Michael Jordan did for dunks.

Don't let what other people think decide who you are.

My rookie year, I was very immature.

I'm hungrier than those other guys out there. Every rebound is a personal challenge.

You can love me or you can hate me.

I go out there and get my eyes gouged, my nose busted, my body slammed. I love the pain of the game.

If I don't finish in the top three for the next Nobel Peace Prize, something's seriously wrong.

They say Elvis is dead. I say, no, you're looking at him. Elvis isn't dead; he just changed color.

There's no image we can't improve.

Passion can’t sustain itselfforever.

The monsoons were the real thing

I'm hooked on my baby's love, there ain't nothing in the jug this strong.

I've been lucky to play characters that are really broad.

So now, all alone or not, you gotta walk ahead. Thing to remember is if we're all alone, then we're all together in that too.

Once you have a genuine sense of concern for others, there’s no room for cheating, bullying or exploitation.

People may be said to resemble the pieces of a puzzle, each unique, yet each essential to bring out a complete picture.

There's a very close tie between good health and good education.

I won the wintergirl trip over the border into dangerland.

My mom used to get involved with the Black Panther activities in Los Angeles. For me it was more about how to view my consciousness on these issues with a biblical framework.