I'm healthier in California, probably a little happier, maybe.

I try to be accommodating, but I'm pretty much a loner.

That's such a great book [Bloods]. That's a perfect way to articulate this thing that we're talking about. Just because someone is a black general, doesn't mean this person is going to have a certain outlook on it.

It's so hard to say what you really mean. For any number of reasons: to protect yourself, or if you just can't find the words.

Sometimes I would get frustrated, I'd think, "You know, this is a good book, how come no one is paying attention to it?" So it's nice to have some recognition.

My dad fought in Korea. It was one of the first stories I remember hearing about.

I'm not searching for the truth.That's too much pressure .