People of color, particularly African Americans, feel the stigma more keenly. In a race-conscious society, some don't want to be perceived as having yet another deficit.

The music was as much a gift as sunshine, as rain, as any blessing ever prayed for.

Discipline is the servant of inspiration.

African Americans know about racism, but I don't think we really know the causes. I decided it's first of all a family problem.

Race, redemption and healing - thats my thing.

As I grow older part of my emotional survival plan must be to actively seek inspiration instead of passively waiting for it to find me.

You live your life between your ears.