Slavery was incredibly prosperous for some people, at that time. It was not a bad business plan, but it was terrible and inhumane. But as a business it worked.

Oh, America is slipping away from the rest of the consciousness of the planet - slipping away.

Don't anoint me when you can anoint yourself.

I always tell people that I was fortunate I was able to come in with a group of men. We didn't come into the game with a group of boys. We were young then. So your cats keep you in check.

Reflect each day on all you have to be grateful for and you will receive more to be grateful for.

If you want to be an artist, truly try to write what you believe, and if you write when you don't believe then you should try to become an actor.

The minute I get swelled up about something, something has always brought me back down to earth.