For me, the bold jazz of John Coltrane and Miles Davis reflected the bold attitude in African-Americans finding their political identity and voice.

The '80s made up for all the abuse I took during the '70s. I outlived all my critics. By the time I retired, everybody saw me as a venerable institution. Things do change.

There are rap groups that have a positive outlook in their art. These groups should be shown as an alternative to gangsta rap.

Cancer is a scary thing and you have to deal with it seriously.

The lifespan of most professional athletes is relatively short, and most have no preparation for doing anything after their career ends, which it could in an instant.

I think people that are, you know, voting in the blind are doing a disservice to America by not being better informed.

I just like seeing the world, and it doesn't matter where.