Contrary to the rumours you have heard, I was not born in a manger. I was actually born on Krypton and sent here by my father, Jor-el, to save the planet Earth.

I think it is important for Europe to understand that even though I am president and George Bush is not president, Al Qaeda is still a threat.

I'm not the strapping young Muslim socialist that I used to be.

You Can't Rest on Your Laurels. Your Own Body of Work Is Yet to Come.

One of the brightest lights of our time-a brilliant writer, a fierce friend, and a truly phenomenal woman.

If [black] nationalism could create a strong and effective insularity, deliver on its promise of self-respect, then the hurt it might cause well-meaning whites, or the inner turmoil it caused people like me, would be of little consequence.

It's important to know that the vast majority of people who were excited in 2008 are still really enthusiastic. We've got more volunteers now than ever, and they're engaged, they're motivated, they're not paying attention to the ups and downs of polls or Washington.