Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) Quotes
I've been fortunate with my acting career. A lot of scripts come to me. I don't mind auditioning if something that requires that, but I haven't had to in awhile, which is a nice place to be 'cause I've been on quite a lot of auditions in my life.
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I like to think I'm quite brave. I stand up for myself.
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Never regret yesterday. Life is in you today and you make your tomorrow.
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Winning the peace is harder than winning the war.
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We are all tasked to balance and optimize ourselves.
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I'm just about that action, boss. I ain't ever see no talking win me nothin'.
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I firmly believe that in every situation, no matter how difficult, God extends grace greater than the hardship, and strength and peace of mind that can lead us to a place higher than where we were before.
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My dad's great. He's my biggest supporter. He's always told me that whatever I choose to do, I can do it. I just gotta put my mind to it.
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I've been fortunate with my acting career. A lot of scripts come to me. I don't mind auditioning if something that requires that, but I haven't had to in awhile, which is a nice place to be 'cause I've been on quite a lot of auditions in my life.
