The good news may be that Nature is phasing out the white man, but the bad news is that's who She thinks we all are.

All History is current; all injustice continues on some level, somewhere in the world.

... my mother adorned with flowers whatever shabby house we were forced to live in.

The long-term accommodation that protects marriage and other such relationships is ... forgetfulness.

If she come, I be happy. If she don't, I be content.

My big complaint with myself is that I get tired. But, I forgive myself because it's human to get tired. But, I didn't always feel like I could forgive myself. There's a certain [drive], I think. But, now I feel like, "OK, you can be tired. People should let you be tired. Then you should go and take a nap, and you should sleep." That's about it.

I know what I'm thinking bout, I think. Nothing. And as much of it as I can.