I want to be a children’s hero… Children need heroes because heroes give hope; without hope they have no future.

Osama Bin Laden is not going to come here and destroy America. Our education system is doing that just fine.

One of the things that sells music is when the artist is looked at as someone who's come up from the streets. Not just any streets, but the toughest, meanest streets of the urban ghetto. And that's called 'street credibility'.

One of the saddest days of my life was when my mother told me Superman did not exist. I was like what do you mean he's not real. And she thought I was crying because it’s like Santa Claus is not real and I was crying because there was no one coming with enough power to save us.

An extended school day gives administrators the ability to ensure children get a well-rounded education.

Movies portray men as tough guys.

It's easy to have faith when everything is going great. The real test of faith is when you're facing something that only your faith in God will get you through.