Artis Leon Ivey Jr. (Coolio) Quotes
I'm a winner; I win most of the time. But in order to be a winner, you have to lose some of the time. I'm a terrible loser.
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I traveled so much to dance that I feel a part of many places, but New York is where I spent most of my life and where my career has been - it's the place where I exist.
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A perfectly straight shot with a big club is a fluke.
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Cable news is more titillating to talk about who's up and who's down and all that nonsense as opposed to what's actually done.
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The less you have, the more you enjoy.
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It took me just three months to pick up Hindi. I guess I'm a fast learner when it comes to languages.
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The lives of African-Americans in this country are characterized by violence for most of our history. Much of that violence, at least to some extent, you know, done by the very state that's supposed to protect them.
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As an actor, I've always said, half the audience is going to love you, half is going to hate you so just live with it. It's easier that way.
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I'm really into Greek yogurt, fruit and almonds. Those are my 'go-to' snacks.
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Far too many candidates wear their faith on their sleeve.
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I am a control freak. I will admit that freely.
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I never personally complained; everybody else complained for me.
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To be honest, if it wasn't for my daughter, I don't think I would have gotten out of the situation that I was in before 'Idol' because I am a domestic violence survivor.
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Leadership is intangible, and therefore no weapon ever designed can replace it.
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It's not enough to have economic growth. You have to distribute wealth throughout all of society.
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My movies are painfully personal, but I'm never trying to let you know how personal they are. It's my job to make it be personal, and also to disguise that so only I or the people who know me know how personal it is. 'Kill Bill' is a very personal movie.
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I've seen articles suggesting that Wal-Mart buys at prices lower than our competitors', and that this gives Wal-Mart an unfair advantage. I don't believe it... What we hear is concern that in some circumstances, Wal-Mart may actually be paying more than our competitors.
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A film set is the most comfortable place I could be in the world; that's what I know.
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Europe and Africa share proximity and history, ideas and ideals, trade and technology. You are tied together by the ebb and flow of people. Migration presents policy challenges - but also represents an opportunity to enhance human development, promote decent work, and strengthen collaboration.
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The time is fast coming when politicians will cease to fear the religion of humanity and humanitarians will find entrance into political life indispensable for full service.
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It's not that easy to find someone I can relate too. I'm tough to crack because I'm shy.
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Follow your dreams. If you have a goal, and you want to achieve it, then work hard and do everything you can to get there, and one day it will come true.
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Theres nothing half so pleasant as coming home again.
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I was married when I wasn't quite 14 and had four babies by the time I was 18.
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I'm a winner; I win most of the time. But in order to be a winner, you have to lose some of the time. I'm a terrible loser.
