I have two things going for me. The first is the fidelity to my principles, and the other is my ability to show up for the fight every day. Period that.

It's time for somebody to lead all of America's niggers . . all the people who feel left out of the political process.

If the truth be known, we are on the verge of losing an entire generation of our young people, killing and dying in the streets of America.

I want balance in my life.

[I will] totally dismantle every intelligence agency in this country piece by piece, nail by nail, brick by brick

If Ron Dellums running for mayor gives you hope, then let's get on with it.

Failure is not a crime. The crime is not trying.

If you're going to use the public resources, you need the public benefit.

Never bet against the man in the mirror.

The man with courage is a majority.

I'm a sensualist. My two main indulgences are dark chocolate and massages.

When women hear each other's stories, told from the heart, it gives us inspiration to keep on going.

I heard that in the United States the level of baseball was the highest in the world. So it was only natural that I would want to go there, as a baseball player.

I listen to Bach a great deal. In general I like to listen to hymns and liturgical music.

I see an America where poverty is defeated by opportunity, not enabled by a government check.

Run hard, be strong, think big!

When one loves one's Art no service seems too hard.

I wish there were more young people in the big houses, but sometimes it's really hard for them to believe in the youth because they go for what's the most expected.