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

David Icke reminded me of 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.

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

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.

'The Autobiography of Malcolm X.' I've used it to demonstrate racial attitudes to people who I thought needed a better understanding of all human beings. Malcolm was not a racist. He was not looking for revenge. He realized that kindness and goodness did not come from any one kind of person.

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

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

Coming up, the music of my era was very conscious. I grew up on Public Enemy, and it was popular culture to be aware. People were wearing Malcolm X T-shirts and Malcolm X hats. It was a very cool thing to know who Malcolm X was. It was all in the lyrics. It was trendy to be conscious and aware.

Malcolm X was a man among men.