These kids know so much these days, and are bigger, stronger and quicker mentally. We just have to find out how to use it for good and not evil.

Man, I wouldn't know where to begin on education reform, but one thing we have to do is add teacher accountability WITHOUT stressing standardized test scores.

I hate to sound like an old fuddy duddy, but the game has changed.

Teachers literally break down at the thought that if their students have a bad a test day, their job is on the line.

Many people think you shouldn't stop kids from being kids, and I agree, but no one wants the worst case scenario on their hands. Better safe than sorry I say.

Never have one kid in the room with you, and avoid situations that would look suspect to a passerby.

I was taught from a young age that as a teacher, especially a male, you are to never be alone with a female, or even a male student.

Kids are great in that they keep you on your toes. They're like a puzzle... in a blender, haha. You have to take the pieces out and try to put it together on the fly.

When you have a great idea, and don't rush it, things can work itself out.

Anytime you have to sacrifice your art, or integrity, it's a bad deal, no matter what they're offering.

If you intend on building a solid career, it's best to not worry about the major label approach. It's a trade-off that most true artists shouldn't have to make.

A fallen blossomreturning to the bough, I thought --But no, a butterfly.

There is no fear in love. Live with the foundation of LOVE in your heart and you will become FEARLESS.

I'm cool with my body, I love my body. I wouldn't trade it for no other body.

It is within the power of writers and artists to do much more: to defeat the lie!

False hope is nicer than no hope at all.

To maintain the ability to admit and grow from our mistakes rather than let them defeat us represents best the inner strength of a people.

Life is beautiful and living is pain.

Never underestimate the potential for human stupidity when wealth and power are at stake.

The information revolution will lead us through a knowledge revolution to the wisdom revolution.

New Jack City' and 'Boyz 'N the Hood' are realities, but movies like 'Strictly Business' are realities, too.