On the streets, hanging out with the fellows, there are things you learn that no book can teach you.

You don't make it anywhere without someone helping you out.

To be honest, a lot of ride-alongs are not that great. There might be one or two calls on the radio - not a lot - depending on what time you go.

The camera never lies, man. I've learned that. If you allow it, it will see right through you, which is kind of cool.

A friend told me about a Nike competition, where they give you one minute to do tricks with a basketball. I wasn't going to go, but they were giving away free sneakers. I ended up coming in second place.

Lots of things can teach you lots of things you didn't expect them to, but they don't, because you expect them to teach you something else.