Gangsta rappers, they call them. Not nearly as gangsta as the things that inspire them.. you know, a gangsta government that we operate under.
RUSSELL SIMMONSIf you aren’t passionate about a vision, it’s hard to have faith in it.
More Russell Simmons Quotes
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No matter what we’ve done or where we’ve been, every single one of us can change.
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You’ll see a lot of funny stuff, you’ll see a lot of daddy knows best stuff, you’ll see a lot of me and my wife trying to hold the family together.
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The research shows that if you meditate, the mind becomes still, and they can see the functionality and gray matter in the brain increase, the nervous system calm, the immune system improve and a reduction in stress.
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You can be anything you want to be, and you can start today, instead of waiting for some opportunity.
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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.
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I’m a big supporter of President Obama.
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[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.
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If you were elected president, would you publicly support special prosecutors in these cases and what is one other thing you would do to fix our broken justice system?
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The imagination is how things get done. You have to cultivate creativity.
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The artists are now big brands.
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Meditation helps everything.
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I’m a full disclosure kind of person.
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I try to use my voice. I know that celebrity is valuable, and people do listen.
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I’m always surrounded by smart talented people. I had talented partners. Stan Latham for one. Talent scouts.
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If you learn late, you pass it on to people so they can learn early. It’s a step process.
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