I hate the word homophobia. It's not a phobia. You are not scared. You are an asshole.

If you're not living on the edge then you're taking up a little too much space.

Don't be different just for different's sake. If you see it differently, function that way. Follow your own muse, always.

I don't want a Black History Month. Black history is American history.

Don't be afraid of what you want. This is your time. The barriers are down.

Get busy livin' or get busy dyin'.

I once heard a wise man say there are no perfect men. Only perfect intentions.

Fatigue, discomfort, discouragement are merely symptoms of effort.

If you want to see a miracle, be the miracle

Never let pride be your guiding principle. Let your accomplishments speak for you.

As long as you feel like a victim, you are one.

How are we going to get rid of racism? Stop talking about it!

How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time.

Challenge yourself; it’s the only path which leads to growth.

My autobiography was simply the story of my life.

I had to satisfy the action fans, the romantic fans, the intellectual fans. It was a terrific burden.

In my case, the body of work stands for itself... I think my work has been representative of me as a man.

I'm going to quit writing.

Since I couldn't actuate the things that I wanted to do, the only weapon I had was to say no.