Erykah Badu (Erica Abi Wrigh) Quotes
I think that when Riccardo Tisci wanted to bring more attention to the lack of African American presence on the runway, he also wanted to bring attention to the lack of a sensibility of African and Asian art.
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The progress of an artist is a continual self-sacrifice, a continual extinction of personality.
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If he descended from heaven today the great warrior who beat the money-traders you would shout your "crucifige!" and nail him to the cross which he himself bore. But he mildly smiles upon your hate: "The truth will prevail, even if the bearer falls; the faith will live, for I give my life ... and stand tall at the cross for all warriors of the world.
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The dichotomy between art and industry is totally dysfunctional in terms of film.
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Dreams are the touchstones of our characters.
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Motherhood was an ever widening circle of good-byes.
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I think that when Riccardo Tisci wanted to bring more attention to the lack of African American presence on the runway, he also wanted to bring attention to the lack of a sensibility of African and Asian art.
