I think reading is important in any form. I think a person who's trying to learn to like reading should start off reading about a topic they are interested in, or a person they are interested in.

I think the worst thing you can do about a situation is nothing.

A good movie is a movie that you could see over and over again, not a movie that wins a Oscar, or a movie that makes a lot of money. It's a movie that you personally can watch over and over again. That, to me, is a measure of a good movie.

I believe every pencil has to be sharpened every now and then to stay sharp, or you dull out. So my records, I chose to speak on what black people do, what white people do, what women do, what men do.

I could do an interview or just as well not do one. It's not like I'm looking for extra publicity.

Do I gotta go sell me a whole lotta crack for decent shelter and clothes on my back?

You always want your kids to step up at the moment of truth.