It's an intolerable abuse of power to have employees who are supposed to be advancing the public interest actually working on political campaigns.

It always takes a scandal to bring about reform.

I cant solve the poverty problem, but there are things you can do to mitigate its effects on kids.

If the City Council wants to hold the police accountable, it has the subpoena power and oversight responsibility to do so. They don't have the courage to do it.

When your mother asks, "Do you want a piece of advice?" it's a mere formality. It doesn't matter if you answer yes or no. You're going to get it anyway.

I have a dream my life would be. So different from this hell I'm living. So different now from what it seem. Now life has killed the dream I dreamed."*Fantine

We must dare to think unthinkable thoughts.

I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy - but that could change.

Marital love is a reflection of how God loves. It is free, total, faithful and fruitful.

The only crown Jesus ever wore on earth was a crown of thorns.

I'm an adventurer and I enjoy all types of things, and eating is a part of that. It's just too bad we have to watch what we eat.

I'm alive today, I'm well, I'm working, I'm still creative. What more can I say, really?

A car is a big thing for anyone going into adulthood, it's a big seminal moment.

Amongst black people, you have always heard it said that once a black man reaches a certain level, especially if you are an entertainer, you get a white trophy woman. I didn't make that up.