Peace may be negotiated by politicians, but it is something written in hearts and minds not on pieces of paper

The worst people on earth are not only those who commit evil, but those who stand by and turn a blind eye

Music is powerful. It is the only thing that can speak into your mind, your heart and your soul without your permission.

I'm still a soldier, fighting with my pen and paper for peace till the day I cease.

Any child soldier has to go through a lot of love, care and understanding to become normal.

A cold heart is my protection mechanism. I don't really feel anything for anyone.

I am proof that one person can rise above any challenge, and if I can, then so will others if they are given the chance.

I still have nightmares of dead comrades, a long time ago, talking to me. 'Emmanuel, don't forget about us, don't give up, keep telling our story.'

In Africa, music is for everything, Music was originally used for community. That was what music was for.

I lost my childhood. I didn't play football or video games. Or have birthdays or the love of a family.

If I sleep for more than half an hour, I get horrible dreams in which I'm firing a gun and helicopters are coming down.

The road to enlightenment is long and difficult, and you should try not to forget snacks and magazines.

The painter must give a completely free rein to any feeling or sensations he may have and reject nothing to which he is naturally drawn.

The condition of an enlightened mind is a surrendered heart.

Creation is a sustained period of bliss.

My mother wanted me to be friends only with children she considered socially suitable.

It doesn't matter what you can do if you don't know why you're doing it.

That's what I love about film scoring. Every situation is new. Every show is a new adventure.

Information and knowledge: two currencies that have never gone out of style.

Nothing is more exciting and bonding in relationships than creating together.

I'm a better editorial cartoonist by default because so many editorial cartoonists out there are so awful.