As soon as you say 'I do,' you'll discover that marriage is like a car. Both of you might be sitting in the front seat, but only one of you is driving. And most marriages are more like a motorcycle than a car. Somebody has to sit in the back, and you have to yell just to be heard.

Seriously, I don't need a gun. I'm easily annoyed. I would shoot people in my house that I invited over.

If you have a passion for it, then stop wishing and just do it.

The first time onstage, a light went on. 'OK, this is my thing. I'm comfortable here. This is my thing.'

I work hard. The staff and crew see how much energy I put into this project, and it makes them step up.

Usually, there's nothing being thrown toward the stage or at me. Then I feel pretty good about it.

With a black president, I can relax... I can dance in public... I can buy a whole watermelon now.