I don't try to project any image at all, other than the person that I am.

A lot of kids spent more time out of school than in, but I always loved school and thought it was my way out of Cleveland, and out of poverty.

Have faith in humankind a respect for what is earthly and an unfaltering belief in peace and understanding

I'm still thinking and hoping there's an opportunity for people to have better lives and that significant change can occur.

Renounce all those material things that you gained by exploiting other human beings.

I'm not sure about anything as far as religion and spirituality go.

This youthful heart can love you and give you what you need, but I'm too old to go chasing you around wasting my precious energy.