Columbia tried to put me behind other groups, so I didn't wanna wait, they let me out of the contract and I'm glad they did.
“So when you enjoy the beats, the rock music - maybe even toned down with an orchestra - you are enjoying the spirit of the black race. And that's what I emphasize to the students.”
“At one time, whenever the hell it was, they wanted a character to come in and stir up the pot. They brought me in for 8-10 episodes and said we'll try it for that.”