I made a promise to myself to be kinder to other people.

Malcolm X raised my consciousness about myself and my people and other people more than any person I know. I knew him before he became Malcolm X.

Always be smarter than the people who hire you.

Malcolm X made me very strong at a time I needed to understand what I was angry about. He had peace in his heart. He exerted a big influence on me.

It's so nice to get flowers while you can still smell the fragrance.

Don't be afraid to feel as angry or as loving as you can, because when you feel nothing, it's just death.