“I think our biggest problem is lack of real, honest communication between black men and black women. A lot of men talk amongst men, and a lot of women speak amongst women.”

“'The Conversation' will hopefully touch on issues that will move people to want to strengthen communication and look to each other for solutions.”

“I think, without question, the way someone plays sports shows something about inherently who they are, you know?”

“The word 'courage,' one of my favorite words, the root or the etymology of that word is 'cour,' which means heart. I think true courage is actually following your heart and not getting or succumbin...”

“So many of our young women today, they're growing up without a father, but they're still thirsty for that and desiring positive male love.”

“Men and women can absolutely be friends, and that's what we need to be. Part of the problem is that we aren't friends enough. Our relationships are negotiations, and that is not friendship.”

“We must seize every opportunity we can to speak the truth and proclaim peace. Especially now. There's so little time for many.”

“I would rather be an opportunist and float than go to the bottom with my principles around my neck.”

“Engage people with what they expect; it is what they are able to discern and confirms their projections. It settles them into predictable patterns of response, occupying their minds while you wait ...”

“When you expect nothing and receive something, it's such a nice surprise. I'm not saying to be pessimistic. Just when it comes to other people, don't hinge your happiness to expectation and outcome...”

“A true friend finds a way to celebrateeven in the worst moments of lifeand forces it upon you.”

“I celebrate life with a different color each day.That way, each day is different.”