Black people don't have an accurate idea of their history, which has been either suppressed or distorted.

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

My English teacher, Dr. John Lindstrom, taught me an appreciation for the written word. Until his class, I'd dabbled in journalism and essay writing. But when he selected one of my essays as the best in the class, it gave me the confidence to see myself as a writer.

I always thought I could do a good job coaching, but the opportunities have not presented themselves.

Pride was his life force; for us it was a live nerve that he could teach us to brush. One stroke, a good practice, and we could tingle for days ... First, he found the pride in each of us, then he taught us how good it could feel. What he was ultimately after was for every one of us to learn to light our own fires and glow our brightest.

Even when there are adverse circumstances, I try to do my job. And I usually do.

Fundamental preparation is always effective. Work on those parts of your game that are fundamentally weak.