Our accomplishments show what kind of people we are.

Music has the power to make me feel good like nothing else does. It gives me some peace for a while. Takes me back to who I really am.

Nobody can do everything, but everybody can do something.

I don't see any independent position that I'm in; it's rather inter-dependent.

I don't suspect that in many instances the artists who are dedicated in that fashion to the progress of that community are as well protected by the community as might be necessary.

You will not be able to stay home, brother./You will not be able to plug in, turn on and cop out./You will not be able to lose yourself on skag and skip,/Skip out for beer during commercials,/Because the revolution will not be televised.

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.