I'm blacked than midnight on Broadway and Myrtle

My Umi said shine your light on the world, shine your light for the world to see

Reckless capitalism kills black people.

I learned [playing Chuck Berry] that there's something to be said for the courage of conviction, that sense of belief, being bold enough to believe in your vision. And there's a quote that really fits his particular energy. It says - they say don't go where the path may lead, but go where there's no path and leave a trail. I think that's exactly what Chuck did, you know. It's an inspiration to a lot of folks, not just musicians, but people everywhere.

Fame is like getting across the street. It's like, if there's nothing to be across the street for, it's a pointless destination.

I'm doing exactly what I was supposed to do. Yeah. I didn't exactly choose this. My own life, if it were up to me, would be very, very quiet. I'd be like a shopkeeper, a book collector, or something like that. I'm not like this. Myself as a performer and an artist is totally different from who I am.

That's what I've been trying to strive for - to draw a clear picture, to open up a new dimension.