I don't take modern hip-hop as real. It's entertaining, it's fake, like James Bond.

The worst people on earth are not only those who commit evil, but those who stand by and turn a blind eye

Music is powerful. It is the only thing that can speak into your mind, your heart and your soul without your permission.

I'm still a soldier, fighting with my pen and paper for peace till the day I cease.

Any child soldier has to go through a lot of love, care and understanding to become normal.

A cold heart is my protection mechanism. I don't really feel anything for anyone.

I am proof that one person can rise above any challenge, and if I can, then so will others if they are given the chance.

I still have nightmares of dead comrades, a long time ago, talking to me. 'Emmanuel, don't forget about us, don't give up, keep telling our story.'

In Africa, music is for everything, Music was originally used for community. That was what music was for.

Peace may be negotiated by politicians, but it is something written in hearts and minds not on pieces of paper

I lost my childhood. I didn't play football or video games. Or have birthdays or the love of a family.

Grades are a subjective rating masquerading as an objective evaluation.

To be a true fashionista, you have to be on the best-dressed list and worst-dressed list.

Atticus said naming people after Confederate generals made slow steady drinkers.

If he says jump, she doesn't even ask "How high?" She goes out and buys a pogo stick.

And they would all smile at the beauty of destruction.

A renegade is someone who chooses the narrow way because it's the Jesus way . . . the way of life, health and growth.

Nonsense," said Graff. "Ender always has plans within plans.

Be as bold as the first man or [woman] to eat an oyster.

I would like people to see me as someone who is genuine and sincere and cares about the people who support me, and who doesn't forget how lucky I am to be doing what I love.

Come fill up my cup, come fill up my can, Come saddle your horses, and call up your men; Come open the West Port, and let me gang free, And it's room for the bonnets of Bonny Dundee!