I have faith in people and our government ultimately to do the right thing. And to my brothers and sisters in California, I’m there with you every step of the way until that day comes…
RUSSELL SIMMONSYou need Black [people] sometimes to understand things about Black culture.
More Russell Simmons Quotes
-
-
I just said let’s get some poets on tv. And when they said that sounded unlikely, I made it worse. I said, no man, I want to put a bunch of black poets on stage, too.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
You have to live your life as if you are already where you want to be.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
I’ve been thinking a lot about gay marriage. I’m a big supporter.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
I think if you’re open-minded, the road will take you where it takes you. If you’re closed, you might not get to go where the road is heading.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
[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 -
I’m lucky that I have a platform that I can answer my own questions.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
Never change for the mainstream—stay in your lane, and if you’re talented and resilient enough the mainstream will come to you.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
Urban pop culture is its own phenomena that is for some reason is left out of Hollywood. It’s the most mainstream thing there is.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
I’m always surrounded by smart talented people. I had talented partners. Stan Latham for one. Talent scouts.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
When you sit quietly and look inside, things that seem so difficult on the outside become a lot easier to digest. Concerns that might’ve caused a lot of anxiety just come and go.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
The politicians already in office don’t want to change. A few might have it in their hearts to change and to start working for the people, but even some of the most progressive politicians are silent because they know that the candidate with the most money wins.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
That happens to me everyday. I watch my thoughts, not only on the mat, but all through the day.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
You can be anything you want to be, and you can start today, instead of waiting for some opportunity.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
I’m a big supporter of President Obama.
RUSSELL SIMMONS -
It’s always marketeers building their own careers.
RUSSELL SIMMONS