I am proud of the hip hop generation. They are good business people and, actually, good people. It's strange that the only time the major press talks about them is when someone gets killed or does drugs or something; yet these are the same press people who made heroes out of the Mafia and other crooks, you know.

I am honest; I try to be truthful. I like people and wish us well. We are not always deserving of our own best wishes.

Most of my books are a two-year project. I tend to follow my heart and my mind and research materials where they take me.

I had a really nice childhood; I had great parents. I earned my allowance by washing dishes, and in the summer I earned my allowance by working in daddy's garden.

Violence is like money in the bank; it's only helpful if you don't have to use it.

[My] Books are like puppies and children: you love each one for different reasons. I don't actually have a favorite because, if I were honest, I'm always more excited about what is coming.

We have a world to conquer...one person at a time...starting with ourselves.