Nas (Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones) Quotes
Every time I get in the studio, I feel like I wanna have some fun. My fun is not doing the easy work. My fun is doing what's me.
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You have to have an idea of what you are going to do, but it should be a vague idea.
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Best wine if you're stranded on a deserted island? 1982 Salon Champagne.
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You might not agree with me, but I always offer a lot of support.
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I don't set out to win awards. I don't think any musician does, but when you receive an award, it's an affirmation: it means that people appreciate what you do. Every award I have received is a confirmation of something I have done, and that motivates me to push a little harder.
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If you have two parents who have to work, who want to work, you need to have someone to guide your child.
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I've come a long way since 2007 when I kind of launched my golf career.
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Pakistan is not a rogue state, but it harbours and covertly supports rogue elements. While war is not the answer, hard or coercive diplomacy could be.
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I love high heels from the age of 10! Short skirts and then high heels. My classmates used to make fun of me. Like, 'Ooh, she's so skinny and she's wearing high heels.' But I just wore what I like, and I didn't care about people's opinions, the same as I don't care now.
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I love '30 Rock.' It's one of my favorite shows. It's certainly the gold standard of comedy writing.
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As an actor, you don't want to play a one-dimensional character.
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I need my fill of Indian home cooking.
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I use iTunes for downloading music, but I always decline when prompted to update this or that new version.
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No person is just one particular emotion.
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My inherent belief is that motherhood is pious, and I am humbled by it.
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All issues are women's issues - and there are several that are just women's business.
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Personal responsibility is not only recognizing the errors of our ways. Personal responsibility lies in our willingness and ability to correct those errors individually and collectively.
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My mum brought me up to think that personal happiness is more important than your family.
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When you sample something, you're using the crutch of borrowing chords and melodies from a song that's already great, that's already stood the test of time, that's already special. When you're trying to do it all from scratch, you're writing something brand new that has to stand on its own.
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Eating a high-nutrient diet actually makes you more satisfied with less food, and actually gives the ability to enjoy food more without overeating.
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If I had to work a 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. job in the public service, I'd freak out.
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The culture of undermining sends signals of disrespect. This approach not only saps motivation and undermines teamwork, it also lowers the motivation to work extra hours anticipating what can go wrong.
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I met Tyler Perry and we did 'House of Payne' and a movie. We've done a couple other films since then, but it all boils down to the work. I'm a work-a-holic, which is why I think that I've been successful. If you tell me no, I'll work even harder!
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Crime, money, power, drugs - are all linked.
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Every time I get in the studio, I feel like I wanna have some fun. My fun is not doing the easy work. My fun is doing what's me.
