If you aren't having no fun, die, because you're running a worthless program, far as I'm concerned.

The revolution that takes place in your head, nobody will ever see that.

I don't think people in power have the potential to do anything like that to me. I feel as though as long as our music is available, folks are going to hear it.

I work hard at it [delivery of lyrics], just like I worked hard at getting my masters degree. It's not just something I sit down and do. You have to learn and keep learning.

If someone comes to you and asks for help, and you can help them, you're supposed to help them. Why wouldn't you? You have been put in the position somehow to be able to help this person.

I was a piano player before I was a poet.

Our accomplishments show what kind of people we are.