Art is the perpetual motion of illusion. The highest purpose of art is to inspire. What else can you do? What else can you do for any one but inspire them?

Mama's in the factory, she ain't got no shoes. Daddy's in the alley, he's looking for food.

I realize I don't do a very good job in keeping up to date, but I try to.

Stay free of petty jealousies, live by no man's code, and hold your judgment for yourself, lest you wind up on this road.

I have always believed that fame is a curse. I never envied one of the famous people I've known.

Sometimes I wonder what it's gonna take to find dignity.

Ain't no use jiving, ain't no use joking, everything is broken.