You're only as good as your last book.

and sometimes I sit down at my typewriter and I think not of someone cause there isn't anyone to think about and i wonder is it worth it

Sacred cows make very poor gladiators.

You're only as good as your last book.

Hip-hop is a cultural expression - it's embracing.

I really don't think life is about the I-could-have-beens. Life is only about the I-tried-to-do. I don't mind the failure but I can't imagine that I'd forgive myself if I didn't try.

I try to impress upon my students the importance of looking, listening... paying attention, in other words. You must pay attention.