I firmly believe that the two most important times in a person's life are when they are born and when they find out why they were born.

We have to find areas in our lives that we feel most uncomfortable about and want to change. I decided to push myself because it allowed me to give back. I have a scholarship program. When I found out the average age of a homeless person is 9½ years old, I said there must be something that I can do. Now, I am the spokesman for the National Coalition for the Homeless.

If you make too many things too public, then you end up living your life before the court of public opinion.

I firmly believe that the two most important times in a person's life are when they are born and when they find out why they were born.

Money has not changed me. When I look at money, each dollar represents an option of something I could not do yesterday.

It is not possible to erase racism just because African-Americans have reached a level of financial success and crossover appeal.

I believe that my personal mission in life is to grow and contribute, so I am learning and growing every day.