I am - Somebody. I may be poor, but I am - Somebody! I may be on welfare, but I am - Somebody! I may be uneducated, but I am - Somebody! I must be, I'm God's child. I must be respected and protected. I am black and I am beautiful! I am - Somebody! Soul Power!

I want to make America better!

Both tears and sweat are salty, but they render a different result. Tears will get you sympathy; sweat will get you change.

I want to cut his nuts off.

Capitalism without capital is just an ism.

There is no power in cynicism. There is no forward thrust in cynicism.

Music of all arts should be expansive and inclusive.