No one wants to sell to just 12% of the population for the entire length of their careers. It creates a difficult and less-profitable environment. But Hollywood has lived with that limiting mantra, and only a few black stars have managed to break through.
RUSSELL SIMMONSI’ve been thinking a lot about gay marriage. I’m a big supporter.
More Russell Simmons Quotes
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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…
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I want to talk a little bit abut two things: clarity and cloudiness. Both of them quiet the mind. One quiets it, the other numbs it. either way, there’s less thought, and the less thought, the more happiness.
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You need Black [people] sometimes to understand things about Black culture.
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I want to promote poetry to the point where you got all the baldhead kids running around doing poetry, getting the music out of the way and having only words, the spoken word, and then see what happens.
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I would never condone violence against women in any form, and for all of those I offended, I am sincerely sorry.
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No matter where you want to go, as long as you follow your path with faith, dedication and hard work, you are going to get there.
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I’m a big supporter of President Obama.
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I applaud what the Oscars are doing to promote diversity. I think it’s great.
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Judgment of the people in the situation is not helpful. How can you help them is the question.
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Your purpose is to act on the resources God gives you. If God gives you a bucket of fish, you have to distribute those fish. If you don’t, they’re going to rot, attract a bunch of flies, and start stinking up your soul.
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There are no failures, only quitters.
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Everyone’s goal is to be happy. Happiness is achieved by promoting happiness to others.
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When the mind is totally still, there’s only bliss. I got a piece of that reality from my first yoga class, from smiling and breathing in every difficult pose. I went, “Oh my God! I’m clear! I love this!”
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You have to live your life as if you are already where you want to be.
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Poverty and lack of knowledge must be challenged.
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