I'm yet to discover any form of theocracy that isn't homophobic, that isn't bigoted to the out group.

No idea is above scrutiny. No idea whatsoever. To criticize, to scrutinize and to satirize my own religion [Islam] is not Islamophobia.

There are no globalized, youth-led, grassroots social movements advocating for democratic culture across Muslim-majority societies. There is no equivalent of Al-Qaeda without the terrorism.

Does freedom of speech give the right to offend?

Once you subscribe to an ideological dogma as a solution to certain grievances, it then frames your mindset.

Islamism is not Islam. Islamism is the politicisation of Islam, the desire to impose a version of this ancient faith over society.

After much soul searching I was able to renounce my past Islamist ideology, challenging everything I was once prepared to die for.

I believe that preventing radicalisation is far more efficient than de-radicalisation, meaning stopping someone joining is a lot easier than trying to pull someone out once they've joined.

We have to render Islamist extremism as unattractive as communism has become today.

In prison I had the opportunity to debate and discuss people that had subscribed to all forms of Islamism.

I am everything I am today, because of my past.

Don't waste this life being sad, angry or depressed as you just don't have as much time as you think you do.

Stagnancy will suffocate a business… Leadership must be dynamic and evolving to ensure successful growth, enhancement, and longevity.

No matter the situation don't let your emotions overpower your intelligence.

Fire short bursts of 1 to 2 seconds and only when your sights are definitely 'ON.'

Elvis is not so difficult as Johnny Cash because his voice is so distinctive. If you try to copy Johnny Cash, it's just going to sound dumb.

Some tiny creature, mad with wrath, is coming nearer on the path.

I am a bit odd. I am somewhat evangelical. But I am not crazy.

Even when I am writing I usually take a break around lunchtime and go for a little walk to clear out my head.

For me, being Ryan Lochte is fun.

We must be alarmingly enterprising, and we must be startlingly original, and do new and striking things which constitute a revolution.