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David Icke reminded me of Malcolm X.

When I began my political career, I identified with Malcolm X.

Malcolm X made me very strong at a time I needed to understand what I was angry about. He had peace in his heart. He exerted a big influence on me.

I'd been very partial to Malcolm X, particularly his self-help teachings.

When I read Malcolm X, I didn't agree with it all, but I inhaled it; I connected to his rage.

Malcolm X raised my consciousness about myself and my people and other people more than any person I know. I knew him before he became Malcolm X.

Malcolm X was the first political person in this country that I really identified with. If he had lived and not been purged, I probably would have joined the Muslims.

'Malcolm X' was impressionable for me as a kid.

I met Malcolm the month before he was killed. He deeply changed my mind about America.

I love 'The Autobiography of Malcolm X.' That was like the only black book we read in high school.