Stewart Lee I think a comedian has to be low status on some level; that gives you the right to do all sorts of jokes about all sorts of different kinds of people. – Stewart Lee Comedian Quotes Jokes Quotes Kinds Quotes Level Quotes People Quotes Sorts Quotes Status Quotes I am not comparing myself to great artists, but when you see conceptual artists at work, on some level it’s reassuring to know they can paint figuratively. Likewise, when you listen to the ’50s jazz people who do these vast solos, you buy into it more if they open by playing a tune. Personally, I don’t have a Twitter account. I like to be in control of the way the stand up of Stewart Lee is perceived, I don’t want to have to engage with individual people. Also, when I do look at it, loads of factually inaccurate things about me are written.
Kelela A lot of people of color in the music industry are still more interested in embracing things that are considered white canon, and looking radical. Like when people point to punk in the indie world: If you point to the history of punk as what you see as your legacy, that’s more prized and praised. – Kelela
Pele I was really proud that I was named after Thomas Edison and wanted to be called Edson. I thought Pele sounded horrible. It was a rubbish name. Edson sounded so much more serious and important. – Pele
Paddy Considine I think it’s a shame when the arts have to suffer because of corporate greed. People will always strive to make film, and the only important thing is that we keep trying to make ourselves heard and keep making our films, no matter what the climate is. – Paddy Considine
Dickey Betts It’s hard for people to understand that when five or six guys are together working intensely, they can really get into some duels. – Dickey Betts
Cael Sanderson When there’s a team race, you know, that obviously adds just additional pressure to individuals. – Cael Sanderson
Hayden Panettiere The frustrating part of it is that you’re generally known for what you did last. I’ve had the privilege of doing some very cool independent films that, a lot of the time, the general public doesn’t see unless you’re at a film festival or you’re into that kind of movie. – Hayden Panettiere
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