It's exciting to consider how art, in its ability to reveal, can be ahead of the artist.

If anything, I have witnessed the ways my art travels, or is rendered more accessible, when sanctioned by or connected to white artists.

When I was writing, I wanted every word to be not only deliberate, but musical. Precious.

I used singing as a safety measure. I would pay attention to what songs the popular girls liked, learn those songs from the radio or library cassettes, and then "accidentally" sing or hum these songs in class. This would impress the girls, who would then defend me from the boys.

When I do book readings, I always incorporate music or singing.

I have dedicated a significant portion of my time and artistry to making art that addresses various forms of oppression, including white supremacy, misogyny, and biphobia.

My interest in language is steadfast, but I think each project and its accompanying intentions dictate how language must be used.