"What had begun as a movement to free all black people from racist oppression became a movement with its primary goal the establishment of black male patriarchy."

“Thank goodness my education was neglected.”

“Everyone, without exception, is searching for happiness.”

“I don't know if you call a burger 'recession food.' It's comfort food.”

Source : "Stonehill Tavern update: An Interview with Michael Mina about St. Regis, Burgers and the AIG Bailout Party". Interview with Amy Scattergood, www.laweekly.com. July 1, 2009.

“Let your love fly like a bird on a wing And let your love bind you to all livin' things And let your love shine and you'll know what I mean That's the reason.”

“My ideal situation is to be able to call the shots and be able to work with whomever I want to work with, and really make something amazing. I'd like to crossover more to have mainstream appeal, but I recognize that the music I make isn't your typical top-40 pop record. Striking that balance is my long-term goal.”

“See it in terms of paint. We don't learn subject matter, we learn paint. The musician can play any score that is set before him.”

“My former coach, Simen Agdestein, used to be the best player in Norway.”

“Ours was a very progressive Protestant family, but my parents were God-loving rather than God-fearing. We went to church, and I still go with my mum and dad when I return home - it's a family thing. I played flute in my dad's marching band, but I had an integrated upbringing. We had a lot of Catholic friends.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.