Music rhythms are mathematical patterns. When you hear a song and your body starts moving with it, your body is doing math. The kids in their parents' garage practicing to be a band may not realize it, but they're also practicing math.

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

The type of leukemia that I am dealing with is treatable. So if I do what my doctors tell me to do - get my blood checked regularly, take my meds and consult with my doctor and follow any additional instructions he might make - I will be able to maintain my good health and live my life with a minimum of disruptions to my lifestyle.

I totally alienated some reporters as I retreated.

I think race has been a burden for black Americans. Being Muslim has also been a challenge because so many people do not understand Islam.

Kobe's an incredibly talented athlete, and there are many more like him among today's players.

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