Quotes

[2007 - on recognition] I remember signing my first autograph to a kid when I was 25 years old. As time went on, I came out with books and CDs, and I became used to that kind of thing. To me, the ultimate feeling of success as an artist, is to move somebody enough where they thank you.

[On being a spoken word artist] Being a spoken word artist is much like being an instrumentalist, a horn player or a pianist. The less you say, the better.

[on being a Mets fan - NY Times, 2007] Do you know what it's like To be chased by the Ghost of Failure While staring through Victory's door? Of course you do, you're a Mets fan