Kevin Parker (Kevin Richard Parker) Quotes
Quotes to Explore
-
A lot of legends, a lot of people, have come before me. But this is my time.
-
Limitlessness is important for me; I want to be able to use every opportunity to push me forward onto the next thing.
-
On the whole, I don't like reading long books. I'm not a fan of 'Ulysses.' And I haven't quite finished 'War and Peace.'
-
If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going.
-
You look at science fiction and look how often it talks about being alien, being alienated about the other. Look at the number of blue people - 'Avatar,' I'm looking at you. And it is now easier to find people of color in science-fiction literature and media, but the issues of representation are still really, really troubling.
-
On banks, I make no apology for attacking spivs and gamblers who did more harm to the British economy than Bob Crow could achieve in his wildest Trotskyite fantasies, while paying themselves outrageous bonuses underwritten by the taxpayer. There is much public anger about banks and it is well deserved.
-
Always give a word or sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, or even a stranger, if in a lonely place.
-
Yoga is a way to freedom. By its constant practice, we can free ourselves from fear, anguish and loneliness.
-
No Arab ruler will consider the peace process seriously so long as he is able to toy with the idea of achieving more by the way of violence.
-
The child in you, like all children, loves to laugh, to be around people who can laugh at themselves and life. Children instinctively know that the more laughter we have in our lives, the better.
-
An awareness of our past is essential to the establishment of our personality and our identity as Africans.
-
The kingdom of God is an order of government established by divine authority. It is the only legal government that can exist in any part of the universe.
-
I never thought I would go into the dance charts.
-
Life is brutal that way...the loss of irrecoverable moments amid trivia and distraction.
-
I'm a feminist and the theme of her song is, 'When you're ready come and get it from me.' I'm sick of women being portrayed this way.
-
Certainly anything that is news or opinion needs to be free on the Web, because the Web is this very fluid medium that is very much driven by links and the flow of visitors through a discussion via links.
-
So many artists say they're not aware of audience. For me is unbelievable.
-
There are few people who define the word, 'rock star' better than U2's Bono. He's revered the world over not just for leading one of the biggest bands ever, but for his very public work on behalf of the underprivileged in Africa.
-
Fantasy is escapist, and that is its glory. If a soldier is imprisoned by the enemy, don't we consider it his duty to escape?
-
I think on a bucket list for a performer is definitely doing a stage show, whether it's in Vegas or on Broadway or whatever.
-
New things get noticed. This means you can't be afraid to present something new to your market, even if it's just a variation or an addition to an already-existing product or service.
-
Being mystified is a good beginning, because you won't do what you've done before.
-
We need to write because so many of our stories are not being heard. Where could they be heard in this era of fear and media monopolies? Writing allows us to transform what has happened to us and to fight back against what's hurting us. While not everyone is an author, everyone is a writer and I think that the process of writing is deeply spiritual and liberatory.
-
I never know when a record is finished until it's almost finished.
