"All the time spent idly, is spent wickedly, and is unfaithfulness to our masters."

"When I was at Hartford in Connecticut, where I lived during the war, I published several pieces which were well received, not only by those of my own colour, but by a number of the white people, who thought they might do good among their servants."

"We live so little time in this world that it is no matter how wretched and miserable we are, if it prepares us for heaven."

"Now the Bible tells us that we are all by nature, sinners, that we are slaves to sin and Satan, and that unless we are converted, or born again, we must be miserable forever."

"Why should 20-year-olds only be considered sexy? I think we get better with age."

"I think I came across Cecil Taylor a bit later, in 65 or 66. That really impressed me - Cecil Taylor is an amazing character... Both his music and the way he approaches the instrument are astonishing."

"Part of my growing up was always trying to make my parents proud and always trying to keep them happy. I think part of what held them together was my involvement in sports."

"I think my biggest focus for myself is learning how to continue to get through the trauma that my father has caused in my life."