"I'm not afraid to be a fool if it means I can get to the truth."

"My characters allow me to ask questions that I couldn't ask as myself."

"I don't mind if people hate me, as long as they're thinking about what I'm doing."

"I think the best way to expose bigotry is to let bigots expose themselves."

"I'm not interested in preaching to the choir. I'm interested in reaching people who might not agree with me."