"I don't think there's a person in this country who could look at a black boy and a white boy and say that one is going to be more successful than the other. I'd be willing to bet on the black boy."

"I don't think I'm a celebrity. I'm just a man who had the chance to do some good."

"I'm not out to make friends, I'm out to get my job done."

"I'm not going to let anyone define me."

"The only way to get ahead is to work hard."