Anoop Desai Quotes
If you only have the mind of, "We have to sell this music and I have to make money on this music," then it's not really about the music anymore; it's about the money. I'm not saying I don't want to make money, but I'm thinking a little more long-term than just making a buck today.
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When foreign assistance has a clear mission, buy-in from the aid-recipient country, and explicit metrics for implementation, the United States will be able to transition aid-recipient nations into strong trading partners. One of the greatest examples of this successful transition is South Korea.
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To be honest, once you've driven around for about five, 10 laps, you don't notice a difference.
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It is now proved beyond doubt that smoking is one of the leading causes of statistics.
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I can go to a country song, go right into it and make it sound authentic. And I think that's because of my ear as an impressionist.
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One of life's fundamental truths states, 'Ask and you shall receive.' As kids we get used to asking for things, but somehow we lose this ability in adulthood. We come up with all sorts of excuses and reasons to avoid any possibility of criticism or rejection.
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People ask if I walk around and pinch myself. Yes, I do.
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I think American audiences like gangster movies. You know, it's part of the culture.
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My old man tried to force on me a notion of what it was to be a 'man.' And it destroyed my dad.
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Never contend with a man who has nothing to lose.
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I was a total fashion insider who became an outsider when I did bridal.
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Gospel is just the truth of the word of God. Anybody can sing it, anybody; anybody can perform it.
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I think a lot of artists get confused when people like their music; they think that means people know and like them. I'm sure there's an element of truth to that, but to me, the music I make is what I'm most proud of. I prefer to focus on that and for people to focus on the music, too.
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I never thought I'd be traveling the world supporting my music. Everybody seems to really enjoy the music because it comes from me, and I'm proud of it.
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If you only have the mind of, "We have to sell this music and I have to make money on this music," then it's not really about the music anymore; it's about the money. I'm not saying I don't want to make money, but I'm thinking a little more long-term than just making a buck today.
