Shirin Neshat I think of myself, an Iranian/American artist, and wonder what would I want if I’m ever imprisoned by the Iranian government for the work that I make? I answer: I would hope that the United States government comes to my rescue. – Shirin Neshat Answer Quotes Artist Quotes Government Quotes Hope Quotes Imprisoned Quotes Iranian Quotes Iranianamerican Quotes Rescue Quotes United Quotes I’m really interested in social justice, and if an artist has a certain power of being heard and voicing something important, it’s right to do it. It could still be done in such a way that it’s not aggressive or overly didactic. I’m trying to find that form.
Pico Iyer I would never call Jerusalem beautiful or comfortable or consoling. But there’s something about it that you can’t turn away from. – Pico Iyer
Lauren Alaina I didn’t lose. I got second. That’s still winning. How could I be unhappy with second place? There are a million people who would love to be in my position. – Lauren Alaina
Lupe Fiasco Faced with the way the system does you in the ‘hood sometimes, if you don’t literally get out, your chances are slim. You’ll definitely die mentally. You’ll pretty much die physically. – Lupe Fiasco
Sandi Toksvig I have to say, I have to tell you that my kids had a most marvelous time having two moms. When my daughter was at university, she got flu. And both mums rushed to be with her. And we were both looking after her and making soup and tidying up. And one of her friends came in and went, ‘Two mums? Not fair.’ – Sandi Toksvig
Jordyn Woods Just make sure you have fun in everything you do so when you work your butt off, it doesn’t feel like work. – Jordyn Woods
Edward WhitacreJr I don’t know anything about cars. A business is a business, and I think I can learn about cars. I’m not that old, and I think the business principles are the same. – Edward Whitacre, Jr
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