Though my plans at the moment are vague, I can assure you that I'll never run for the Senate in New York.

Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the answers. And the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a library, the doors to learning are always open.

It's really important for people who are HIV positive to reach out to let other people know that they can be tested, they can find out they can still live a life -- a positive life, a happy life.

Leadership is not about popularity, it is about doing what is right.

Every child in American should have access to a well-stocked school library.

Women have a better chance to secure freedom and protect themselves from violence, from abuse, from injustice, if they are well-educated and know their rights.

Children who are read to learn two things: First, that reading is worthwhile, and second, that they are worthwhile.

I have found the most valuable thing in my wallet is my library card.

The power of a book lies in its power to turn a solitary act into a shared vision. As long as we have books, we are not alone.

A love of books, of holding a book, turning its pages, looking at its pictures, and living its fascinating stories goes hand-in-hand with a love of learning.

Libraries offer, for free, the wisdom of the ages--and sages--and, simply put, there's something for everyone inside.

The path that reveals itself to you is the path you are meant to take.

Desire, believe and receive it.

Being a parent is like being a catcher. You gotta handle whatever is thrown your way.

Kind of the sad thing is that - it's still true - a lot of jazz people just listen to jazz, and a lot of hip-hop people just listen to hip-hop, and there's not a lot of crossover, unfortunately.

When you crash into the living God, the encounter is certain to renovate every square inch of your life's boat.

I'm not in any way trying to make statements that are not also invaded by emotions and abstract ideas that I don't really understand myself. It's more interesting when I can do that.

Things are not quite what they seem always. Don't start me on class, otherwise you'll get a four-hour lecture.

Social networking inspires me a lot and how we are related and connected to each other.

Some other things I don't miss: the media and the pressure of just being asked to do, and being asked questions every day.

I'm free of all prejudices. I hate everyone equally.