Archive for Random Inspiration

The rebirth of a poet

January 12, 2009  |  Random Inspiration, Sharp Thoughts  |  Leave A Comment

Before becoming a TV host- I was a poet. Recently I got inspired to pick up the pen again. I originally had no plan of putting this out there but since my artist Mateo noticed it on the scrap piece of paper I wrote it on as it sat there on my coffee table- it’s occurred to me that I ought to share it.

Then the wonderful, Grammy award winning violinist Miri Ben-Ari heard it and took it to another level with her music.

It’s called Humbled and here it is…

Click here for the free download

Quote of the Week

January 9, 2009  |  Random Inspiration, Sharp Thoughts  |  1 Comment

“Dear Histo​ry,​ we no longe​r belie​ve in you. We have inves​ted our thoug​hts and dream​s into the prese​nt momen​t and opportunity…” -Saul Williams

When I saw this scene from his movie Slam in 1998 it blew my mind and inspired me to be a poet. Since then he’s become a great mentor and friend. Thanks for being a match that sparks Saul.

If Mos Def were president

Some good points but I get the feeling there was some alcohol on set

Not just a movie

This is the most important thing I saw in 2008. I didn’t think anyone could do documentaries better then Michael Moore but Bill Maher did it.

Regardless what your opinion of him might be- it won’t matter once you see this. His dissection of religion manages to be pretty objective, incredibly insightful and still hilarious. It’s out on DVD now.

Photo of the Week

January 3, 2009  |  Random Inspiration  |  1 Comment

Carrie Turner taken by Selena Garcia at Red Rock Canyon State Park, CA

Happy new year!

December 31, 2008  |  Comedy, Random Inspiration  |  Leave A Comment

I hope your celebration tonight goes something like this!

Putting you on to game…literally

December 29, 2008  |  Random Inspiration, Sharp Thoughts  |  Leave A Comment

I hadn’t been into games since the Wu-tang Clan made chess cool back in the day but when I played this with the family on christmas day I changed my mind!

For more about it click here

Quote of the Week

December 29, 2008  |  Random Inspiration, Sharp Thoughts  |  Leave A Comment

“Everybody’s working to get to the top but where is the top? It’s all about working harder and getting better…” -Rihanna