I fear the distortions occur because it's been 38 years [since King's death]. It's been a long time since the real, living Dr. King came into this room.

When I'm on TV, I'm often talking to a conservative host. I may have another conservative arguing with me. You've got very limited time, and you're using 'sound-bite' type language.

He that lives to live forever, never fears dying.

As President Obama is inaugurated for a second time, the biggest political surprise is that gun control is now key to his political legacy.

I lost the fear of death at the same time I lost the belief in an afterlife.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of death I will fear no evil, for I am the meanest son of a bitch in the valley.