Life is a marvelous, transitory adventure.

A lot of people refuse to do things because they don't want to go naked... . We as black people, we as people, we as the human species have got to get used to the fact we're not going to be right most of the time, not even when our intentions are good. We've got to go naked and see what happens.

If I could come back as anything - I'd be a bird, first, but definitely the command key is my second choice.

When younger, I thought one of the particulars of being "Homo sapiens" was to communicate. I have not learned not to, though I am cautious when I try.

I think speeches and fruit should always be fresh.

Favorite poems are like favorite children. We definitely have them but we never tell as the others would have their feelings hurt.

I appreciate my my sleep In sleep my conversation is witty My home is dusted My office work is up to date The dog is even well behaved And food is on the table on time But then when I'm asleep I don't have you to clutter and confuse My hungry heart