“When you ask people why they were evicted, the big reason is nonpaymen...” — Matthew Desmond Quote

“When you ask people why they were evicted, the big reason is nonpayment of rent. They can't afford to keep a roof over their heads. Utilities are a big part of the story too, while the third leg on the table is the lack of government help with housing.”

“I came to the realization of how essential a role housing plays in the lives of the poor.”

“Differences in homeownership rates remain the prime driver of the nation's racial wealth gap.”

“We watch so much film, calling up pitch by pitch, count by count in order to spot tendencies. Technology is a big part of how I get ready for a game. What's funny is a lot of the NFL guys say they study the 'Madden' game; that's how they learn to read offenses and defenses.”

“The kids are a big part of my schedule.”

“My family plays a big part in my role as a dancer and my sister was my first trainer. She's still my role model and inspiration until this day. She was my first trainer, she taught me my first steps.”