I always keep my head down, working, doing things, moving forward. That's what I've done all my life. Then you stop and realize what you've done.

I influence people, hopefully on the positive side.

If you enjoy the fragrance of a rose, you must accept the thorns which it bears.

I don't sit back and count up what I've done. There's just always something else to do. There's always a challenge ahead.

I love soul. But I love a tune that has some meat in it. Something I could hang my hat on. Because music is universal.

Know the business, learn the business, own something.

Don't slip into the traps, and don't forget about your 'hood, the kids in the 'hood. Remember, you're disposable, so take advantage while you can.

Religious beliefs are sacred to people, and at all times should be respected and honoured.

There is a place in this world for satire, but there is a time when satire ends and intolerance and bigotry toward religious beliefs... begins.

Self-expression is always a right, but its still not there to be abused.

When my agent told me he had a voice-over job I thought it was a Disney thing.

Science is nothing but developed perception interpreted intent common sense rounded out and minutely articulated.

Humanity is the equity of the heart.

I've gotten more than two million votes more than anybody else.

No true Dharma Master behaves with rage, hate, ranting, self- importance. These are signs of mental instability, a character flaw. Never follow such a one as that.

I've already told you: the only way to a woman's heart is along the path of torment. I know none other as sure.

Self-creation never ends. You are continually creating yourself from the field of infinite possibilities. You are, in every moment, born again. And so is everyone else.

There are many terrorist states in the world, but the United States is unusual in that it is officially committed to international terrorism.

For the Sensitive Plant has no bright flower; Radiance and odour are not its dower; It loves, even like Love, its deep heart is full, It desires what it has not, the beautiful.

I knew you'd come,Claire.I knew you would.Dear God,you took your time.

I chose to devote the lion's share of my time to my personal growth and to my family. I reconnected with the part of me that I had left behind.