I used my imagination to make the grass whatever color I wanted it to be.

There are times when I haven't been proud of America or really proud. But there have been times that I've been incredibly proud of the country.

If you can handle the fact that people are going to be mad at you when you do what you think is right, you'll be alright.

For some reason, all artists have self-esteem issues.

The only argument you can make against having Confederate flag as spectacularly shown as it is around the south is the Nazis. I mean, it would be like having the swastika flag...

I'd like everyone to imagine a world where you get a job as Tom, and then the next day you're Tina. Imagine you're in the world where you love what you do, but people say that you can't be who you are.

Most of all, I dislike this idea nowadays that if you're a black person in America, then you must be called African-American. Listen, I've visited Africa, and I've got news for everyone: I'm not an African.