The reason I got a break in Hollywood when I moved here a few years ago is my good buddy, who I was on the beach with when he was a publicist, is now the chairman of HBO.
RUSSELL SIMMONSI’m lucky that I have a platform that I can answer my own questions.
More Russell Simmons Quotes
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No matter where you’re from or what you’ve done, you’re never stuck in a particular circumstance, relationship, or cycle unless you say you are.
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I don’t want to wait for Hollywood to decide that what I do is good.
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I was literally calling my customers who were complaining on social media and having a dialog with them, and sending them money.
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You need Black [people] sometimes to understand things about Black culture.
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Every day set the simple goal of trying to be more awake and less distracted.
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I think it’s very important. I’ve gone into prisons to meditate with inmates. It’s something I plan to do with Tim Robbins soon.
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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.
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Last year my wife got a Rolls-Royce.
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Get your hustle on… Hard work is easy, working out is hard.
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Whatever you chase will run away from you. So, stop chasing success and realize you already have it all.
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Never change for the mainstream—stay in your lane, and if you’re talented and resilient enough the mainstream will come to you.
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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.
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Everything you need to know about success is inside of you, because I believe it is inside of all of us. That is, all human beings have potential for infinite success.
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It’s all about the work. Nothing is going to fall into your lap. If you want to be a lawyer, see yourself as a lawyer, go to the library and start learning the law. If you want to be a rapper, start rapping and get out there. Live your life as if you already are where you want to be.
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I really, really try to be a good servant. It makes me happy when I’m a good giver without expectations.
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