Everything that I'm attempting to do is based on my understanding of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad and what he wanted for his people.

I think that ego-driven leaders will be a thing of the past because the masses are tired.

Overall, the challenge of leadership is both moral and one of developing the characteristics that make us respected by one another.

Black leadership has to recognize that principles more than speech, character more than a claim, is greater in advancing the cause of our liberation than what has transpired thus far.

If you find yourself desperate for money, you sometimes do whatever, but on the other hand, if you really want to be known as a certain type of actor, then you have to restrain yourself.

I think that the economics of book publishing favor hits with long book runs. You make all your money on the last bunch of books, not the first.

We know that al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has some very dangerous, very important leaders who are tied directly to the top leadership of al Qaeda central, including a man who was formerly Osama bin Laden's secretary.

Micky Arison is a fantastic owner and a great leader, and we've always had a special relationship.