I have examples of people who find their way back later on in life, in their 30's, 40's, it can happen in your 50's, I'm sure it can. It's not really a science. It's maybe more of an art.

All the most successful people nowadays who are truly successful and innovative in their field are not people motivated by money.

I think the homeless thing is very interesting and I think is an incredible exercise.

Win through your actions, never through argument.

As a writer you know you don't have to deal with a lot of the crap that most people deal with, the political things. Every couple of years when your book comes out then you have to go into these fights with the publisher and the publicist and that's it.

Hip-hop, you can't really do that when you're in your 50s.

Do not leave your reputation to chance or gossip; it is your life's artwork, and you must craft it, hone it, and display it with the care of an artist.