I've got some good saints out there - that's right - that pray for me constantly. You've gotta have that! You do.

I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow; if I fail, or if I succeed at least I did as I believe.

I am not self-destructive. I am not a person who wants to die.

In grammar school some of the girls had problems with me. My face was too light. My hair was too long. It was the black-consciousness period, and I felt really bad.

I'm just fiercely protective. It's like, that's my lair and nobody messes with my lair.

I've got some good saints out there - that's right - that pray for me constantly. You've gotta have that! You do.

I'm older, I'm matured... I'm looking forward to the years to come. Good years.