There was always music in our home. My mom and my dad loved music. I remember when we were kids we would have these great parties at the house with congas and bongos and African drums, and it was amazing. It wasn't until years later that I found out that they were actually Black Panther meetings.

There are so many things I'd like to do. Like becoming a parent. To me that is the next natural progression in life.

I know people who are twice as creative as I am, twice as smart, but they didn't do anything because they feared going into a room and opening their mouths. My parents told me to truly accomplish things in my life, there would be times I would have to stand alone. It may be scary, but that's what it requires.

Half the battle is confidence. There are people who have great figures but have terrible confidence so you are not drawn to them because they seem down all the time.

I feel anger and I feel understanding. It's a difficult position to be in.

It's great to be able to employ people who other people wouldn't consider viable employees.

You can huff and puff. But blow me down? I doubt it kid, or you get your ass whupped.