Needing nothing really is the ultimate goal. And to have nothing to do with things.

I'm not a politician. I only want to help relieve the suffering in communities, and I want to help people see their community in each other.

In the morning I stand up, scratch a little bit, then I light a candle and I meditate. Every morning. I've been meditating for maybe 20 years. I meditate so I can make choices; so I'm not a sheep all the time. So I can see better than what everyone else is doing.

I applaud what the Oscars are doing to promote diversity. I think it's great.

I've been thinking a lot about gay marriage. I'm a big supporter.

Everything you need to know about success is inside of you, because I believe it is inside of all of us. That is, all human beings have potential for infinite success.

[T]here's nobody Black in charge of anything in Hollywood.