I felt that I had to write. Even if I had never been published, I knew that I would go on writing, enjoying it and experiencing the challenge.

Very early in life I became fascinated with the wonders language can achieve. And I began playing with words.

Live not for Battles Won. Live not for The-End-of-the-Song. Live in the along.

I know that the Black emphasis must be not against white but FOR Black.

I don't like the idea of the black race being diluted out of existence. I like the idea of all of us being here.

Exhaust the little moment. Soon it dies. And be it gash or gold it will not come again in this identical guise.

I like the concentration, the crush; I like working with language, as others like working with clay, or notes.