Our time is so specialised that we have people who know more and more or less and less.

Our time is so specialised that we have people who know more and more or less and less.

For African American ideals, "The Promised Land" is not a land to be "reclaimed" after hundreds, or even thousands, of read more

For African American ideals, "The Promised Land" is not a land to be "reclaimed" after hundreds, or even thousands, of years, citing God as the real estate agent. The Promised Land doesn't echo the injustices of the past by, in part, replicating them upon others. The Promised Land is the creation of a just society with an appreciation for the diversity of all humanity and equality for all.

I think the four seniors will be some of the top runners in the league. It's just a matter of read more

I think the four seniors will be some of the top runners in the league. It's just a matter of whether our underclassmen can fill in those 5, 6 and 7 spots.

The reality of our communities reflects that in the loss of population, the loss of jobs. They [legislators] don't know read more

The reality of our communities reflects that in the loss of population, the loss of jobs. They [legislators] don't know what's happening in Buffalo or Rochester or Binghamton.

But let's face it, I still have to look at my self and look at the things I've done down read more

But let's face it, I still have to look at my self and look at the things I've done down the stretch.

Then you yell, 'Fire! Fire! Fire in the hole!' and you're gonna hustle on out of there. In fact you've read more

Then you yell, 'Fire! Fire! Fire in the hole!' and you're gonna hustle on out of there. In fact you've got very, very little time to get out. Most coal miners, they just take and fall down on their face right there because they're gonna end up that way anyhow, and then you're gonna have to go find your hat.

Hector is a super gifted person and an amazing organ player, ... It kind of blows your mind when you read more

Hector is a super gifted person and an amazing organ player, ... It kind of blows your mind when you see him. He's very unique. He sits with his back to the audience, the organ facing backstage. You can see his feet, and he puts on quite a foot show. You're just amazed. There's not an age that doesn't appreciate him.

I wanted to tell a 'Rocky'-type story about a girl from the inner city who had the ability, talent and read more

I wanted to tell a 'Rocky'-type story about a girl from the inner city who had the ability, talent and intelligence to do this but didn't have the support or the resources or the belief this was something that was for her.

I know they're not selling out. This is something they take very, very seriously,

I know they're not selling out. This is something they take very, very seriously,