All of my work is based on nature. I grew up in a rural environment and living in the Bay read more

All of my work is based on nature. I grew up in a rural environment and living in the Bay Area allows for immediate access to wonderful natural environs. Basically nature is my Genus Loci, or the place where my spirit resides.

I've written what and when I want to. It's been about expressing myself. But with the degree, I had to read more

I've written what and when I want to. It's been about expressing myself. But with the degree, I had to learn to do everything in a very specific, disciplined way. I am very disciplined, but this demanded a totally different kind of discipline. A real challenge.

I wanted real kids. I didn't want Hollywood kids doing weird accents.

I wanted real kids. I didn't want Hollywood kids doing weird accents.

It's enough to send shivers down your spine.

It's enough to send shivers down your spine.

We, African-Americans, need to be more conscious of Africa. Africa will not get out of its economic hole until African-Americans read more

We, African-Americans, need to be more conscious of Africa. Africa will not get out of its economic hole until African-Americans start working with Africa. We've got the money. We need to go back home to our people and free them from their misery and suffering.

It is geared completely to college students. The music is formulated for them. The lifestyle and news and all the read more

It is geared completely to college students. The music is formulated for them. The lifestyle and news and all the segments around the music are geared toward what's important to a college student.

I thought Brian played a good game, but it was same old thing: He just can't stay out of foul read more

I thought Brian played a good game, but it was same old thing: He just can't stay out of foul trouble. When he came out of the game, we stopped attacking the basket.

This was completely unfair and I was happy to see the dean saw it our way.

This was completely unfair and I was happy to see the dean saw it our way.

The prices all of us pay for insurance in 2002 may be a little higher. Prices were already firming up read more

The prices all of us pay for insurance in 2002 may be a little higher. Prices were already firming up because insurers' investment returns had been decreasing, and auto and property loss had increased. But this is going to accelerate that process.