"I'm not a prophet. I'm a poet. And I use my poetry to try to understand the world."

"I've learned that life is a roller coaster. You have to ride it, and sometimes scream a little. And maybe throw your hands up in the air."

"I've learned that it's what you do in the dark that puts you in the light."

"I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to others — they're on their own journey."

"I believe that equality is the most important thing a person can have. And I believe that equality can bring us all together."