Sports and entertainment have always been windows of opportunity for African Americans, when other doors were closed.
I'd be happy if people said that I did a little bit to raise the dignity and recognition of the greatness of African-American music.
I believe that blues and jazz are the two uniquely American contributions into music.
We're a gumbo of American music, and aren't ashamed to play pop or soul or rock because we all grew up on radio.
I'm a big fan of cultural music, and that's how I try to expand my playing, by listening to music that is not conventionally American.
Ray Charles, in his own way, it's like at the beginning, Ray Charles changed American music, not once but twice.
Ensuring Americans have access to adequate medical care should be a priority for all of us.
Probably millions of Americans got up this morning with a cup of coffee, a cigarette and a donut. No wonder they are sick and fouled up.
This morning in the Washington Post there was a statistic about how 85% of Americans are Christians.
The debate over same sex 'marriage' has engaged the heartfelt feelings and convictions of millions of Americans.
Angela Hayes: Everything that's meant to happen does.
Ricky Fitts: Welcome to America's weirdest home videos.
Lester Burnham: Will someone please pass the fucking asparagus?
Steve Bolander: What's wrong? Laurie Henderson: Go to Hell!
ATM Machine: Feed me a stray cat.
Evelyn Williams: You're inhuman. Patrick Bateman: No... I'm in touch with humanity.
Patrick Bateman: Hey, I'm a child of divorce, gimme a break!
Patrick Bateman: I know my behavior can be... *erratic* sometimes.
[to Al, a homeless person] Patrick Bateman: Get a god-damn job Al.
Harvey Pekar: Wow, you're a sick woman. Joyce Brabner: Not yet, but I expect to be.
Benghazi matters because Americans deserve to know the truth from those entrusted to lead and govern.
