A well-educated black has a tremendous advantage over a well-educated white in terms of the job market. I think sometimes a black may think they don't have an advantage or this and that... I've said on one occasion, even about myself, if I were starting off today, I would love to be a well-educated black, because I believe they do have an actual advantage.

I am not a political person by nature. I don't think that writers are, or should be, political figures.

Marine ecological balance is more important than short-term economic benefits, we must have long-term vision.