Issa Rae There’s so many, ‘no, black people aren’t like that’ barriers in mainstream media. – Issa Rae Barriers Quotes Black Quotes Mainstream Quotes Media Quotes People Quotes I don’t think the mainstream media understands people of color are multidimensional. For some reason, there’s an idea that only white people are relatable. I don’t think it’s necessarily racist. But it’s odd, because the people who watch the most television are black women, so we should be represented in more ways. Every time I’m recognized in public, I’m super grateful and appreciative, but I also get hot and nervous.
John Sandford Before the Internet became so powerful, I toured extensively. With the rise of the Internet, touring apparently has become less important. – John Sandford
Carol Gilligan I find the question of whether gender differences are biologically determined or socially constructed to be deeply disturbing. – Carol Gilligan
Giorgio Armani To create something exceptional, your mindset must be relentlessly focused on the smallest detail. – Giorgio Armani
Billy Collins If an artist is driven primarily by social responsibility, I think the art probably suffers because, again, just as leadership has a rather defined end point or purpose, social responsibility would seem to have a very clear moral context. – Billy Collins
Adam Schlesinger I just try to tell a story rather than present an open diary to the world. – Adam Schlesinger
Melody Gardot I mostly wear black with occasional contrast and splashes of colour. I love my curves but I like fitted rather than tight clothes. – Melody Gardot
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