But Mos Def, who played him on tv, (or at least in the movies) says:

"I read his autobiography, and watched a lot of YouTube. The book was the biggest thng-- it gives you an idea of his character and his attitude about himself and the world. He's a poet, and he's got a grand style, but you can't quite pin him down."

Current issue of Rolling Stone. And true. I've loved him and his music for nearly 40 years, but sure can't pin him down. Which is a good thing.