"I don't believe in destiny. I believe in hard work. I believe in perseverance. I believe in never giving up."

"I lost my virginity in the back of a car. It wasn't romantic. It was just... fast."

"I don't think white people realize how racist they are. For instance, you ever notice how they look at you when you're in a white neighborhood? They look at you like you're lost. And you look at them …"

"I'm a survivor. And I'm gonna keep on surviving."

"I went to Africa. 'Cause I wanted to find out where I came from. And you know what I found out? I'm from a long line of slaves. I didn't find no kings and queens. I found a bunch of people living in h…"