"Because I am a one-legged, black, short, woman I had to spend every day of my life pushing against what society told me I should be. I had to sell my value every day of my life. Confidence is what enables us to push back on reality. Once you get good at that, you can use it to live your joy."

-- Bonnie St. John

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“I'm not gonna give the British Government the joy of keeping taxing me. They don't tax art. And all my cars are just a collection of art.”
“If you think all men are created equal, you haven't seen Bo Diddley in the shower.”
“It's better to be cautious and play it safe than regret pushing him too hard. We're supposed to get another read on it soon.”
“People tell me, "I'm glad you said that." But this is not a spectator sport. This is an activity that requires daily moral awakening as well as a commitment that leads to real change.”
“Now, grosses are listed in the newspapers and on television like it's a sporting event. It's ridiculous, because when you're watching a movie, unless you're an investor in the movie or a stockholder in the studio, what do you care how much it's grossing or how much it cost or any of that stuff?”

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“I've been lucky. I've had this history of having an appeal to more than one type of audience.”
“She looks up at me with those vulnerable eyes. â€œWhat if it means something?â€ She asks. â€œWhat if it does?â€ â€œPromise me it wonâ€™t mean anything.â€ I lean my head back on the couch. â€œIt wonâ€™t mean anythinâ€™.â€ Arenâ€™t I supposed to be the guy in this scenario, laying down the no-commitment rules? â€œAnd no tongue,â€ she adds. â€œMi vida, if I kiss you, I guarantee thereâ€™s gonna be tongue.”
“Physically you are identical with and inseparable from the cosmic material substance, and socially you are inseparable from the large mass of humanity.”

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