It's about process, the process of growth. It seems to me in my own life - and other minds throughout history have also observed this phenomenon - that growth seems to move in two directions at the same time.

I usually make sure that my stories are from Africa or my own background so as to highlight the cultural background at the same time as telling the story.

I don't compete with other discus throwers. I compete with my own history.

There's enough time in the day: If you go to bed at 10 and start your day at 6, there's a lot you can do in a day!

I have been obsequious toward Western civilization, exaggerating its merits and, at the same time, exaggerating my own merits.

I don't think it's about playing and singing, to be honest. That seems like old news, you know? I wasn't thinking about that. I just think that's in my body now. Dancers don't think about their legs moving one way and their arms moving another. Over time, you incorporate that into your instrument.