The most important thing I can tell you about aging is this: If you really feel that you want to have an off-the-shoulder blouse and some big beads and thong sandals and a dirndl skirt and a magnolia in your hair, do it. Even if you’re wrinkled.

The question isn’t, ‘What do we want to know about people?’, It’s, ‘What do people want to tell about themselves?’

I know some people might think it odd – unworthy even – for me to have written a cookbook, but I make no apologies. The U.S. poet laureate Billy Collins thought I had demeaned myself by writing poetry for Hallmark Cards, but I am the people’s poet so I write for the people.

Use what language you will, you can never say anything but what you are.

Style is something very individual, very personal, and in their own unique way, I believe everyone is stylish.

I’d much rather have the honesty than not. Because if you will say what’s on your mind and get it off your chest, then the sooner I can prove you wrong!

I always wanted to be a writer.

I’m just basically spillin’ out my emotions to the world. ‘Cause rap is about emotion. And I want you to feel what I’m feelin’, ’cause that’s what it’s all about.

I am who I am and I say what I think. I’m not putting a face on for the record.

I am convinced, the way one plays chess always reflects the player’s personality. If something defines his character, then it will also define his way of playing.