"First we have to recognize that the cause of poverty is both structural and behavioral. And the first thing about the behavior part is that we need a moral revolution within the African American community. Look - no white racist makes you get pregnant when you are a black teenager."

"What people forget is that the most radical thing about Obama is that he was the first black man in history to imagine that he could become president, who was able to make other Americans believe it as well. Other than that, he is a centrist, just like I try to be. He's been bridging divisions his whole life."

"Very few, if any, first-generation black or white or Asian kids will pursue a Ph.D. They'll pursue the professions for economic security. Many will go to law school and/or business school."

"Patriotism is best exemplified through auto-critique."

"My idea of heaven is a great big baked potato and someone to share it with."

"I find that it's hard to fully examine one's life and not have faith be part of the discussion."

"Frisbeetarianism is the belief that when you die, your soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck."

"Conversion is not my intention. Changing religion is not easy. You may develop some kind of confusion or difficulties."