New York has been the best gift, in that the city pushes me to so many next levels.

Remember something about attention. Yes, it’s possible to buy, grab, or even steal it. But it’s far better to earn it.

I care about the diversity of the mindset of the people creating our future, and the windows through which we see it, and the tools we use to build it.

There are so many ways to be and to be black at the same time, but we're finally seeing that full range expressed much more widely than before.

Knowing that "me" is inextricably linked to blackness, [I try to enjoy] the process of expanding beyond the expected boundaries set by existing culture, norms and media.

Mostly I try to be the best example of me that I can be.

I don't know that I'm post-anything. I'd like to think maybe I'm post-bullshit.

Okay, well, if motion is the constant, how can I remain in motion?

As far as hip-hop is concerned, I'm no expert and rarely think consciously about how I "represent" hip-hop.

You can call me namastunde or surfatunde. Either works.

I am not a yogi yet, but I aspire to have more balance in my life.

Working to be outstanding at what you do, raises your confidence and improves your reputation. As you work to become top notch, you gain higher attention and visibility.

They had buried him under our elm tree, they said -- yet this was not totally true. For he really lay buried in my heart.

The pursuit of your life purpose is a unique journey.

In the window, I fantasize... about providing grown-ups and children alike with the greatest gift of all: insight.

I think smart is sexy. I like smart people. People that are comfortable with themselves I think is very sexy. My cat is really sexy.

I think I'm better than I was in my younger days, because I'm exploring deep lyrical material, and I've been sober for a while now.

But in simple substances the influence of one monad over another is ideal only.

I've written virtually as long as I've acted, it wasn't a sudden transition. I acted in my first play when I was 16 and I wrote my first play when I was 17.

Leadership is all about getting results.

The cause of America is in great measure the cause of all mankind.