I think Hollywood is incredibly segregated. I’ve never seen any place like it. The gatekeepers who are the most progressive activists inspired to make the world better… they’re better people, right? They’re segregated. It’s self segregated in some cases, but there’s nobody Black in charge of anything in Hollywood.
RUSSELL SIMMONSEvery day set the simple goal of trying to be more awake and less distracted.
More Russell Simmons Quotes
-
-
[Performing artists] are making greater percentages. People are going to live events more and it’s a big success story for everyone – except the music industry itself.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
That happens to me everyday. I watch my thoughts, not only on the mat, but all through the day.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
There’s one overriding issue, namely, that we live in a police state so long as the police get to police themselves. And that is why cops go unindicted.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
The greatest tool to eliminate the noise is meditation.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
The concept is that through a disciplined approach to work and self-sacrifice, Tapas will burn away the negativity that separates us from God. By working our hardest and happily enduring the hardships of life we are able to create a sense of peace and clarity in ourselves.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
Gratefulness is a practice, just like happiness is a choice.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
Judgment of the people in the situation is not helpful. How can you help them is the question.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
Embrace struggle… It is your greatest teacher.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
The soundtrack in the poetry is the soundtrack from your own heartbeat.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
The biggest impediment to get the laws changed was the lobbyists. Whether you’re talking about healthcare, jobs going overseas, or tax reform, you’re always coming up against lobbyists.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
The key ingredient to any kind of happiness or success is to never give less than your best
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
I am very lucky that I have talented and creative people around me. Also, mediation has been a very big part of my freedom, because it allows me to watch all the things going on and allows me to focus.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
I’ve been thinking a lot about gay marriage. I’m a big supporter.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
I applaud what the Oscars are doing to promote diversity. I think it’s great.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
I try to keep a positive intention, and use whatever resources I have to benefit others. I try to create businesses that I think are not hurtful. I try to do things that I think are helpful to the environment, to the animals, and to the planet.
RUSSELL SIMMONS