"To say that a person feels listened to means a lot more than just their ideas get heard. It's a sign of respect. It makes people feel valued."

-- Deborah Tannen

#Mean Quotes #Ideas Quotes #People Quotes

“In all honesty, I'm not able to talk about contracts. It's nothing with 'American Idol' in particular, it's just things I really need to take care of in my life.”

Source : "Mario denies rumors about 'Idol' departure". Associated Press, www.today.com. March 14, 2005.
“I think I will do nothing for a long time but listen, And accrue what I hear into myself...and let sound contribute toward me.”
“I'm from the streets of New York. I know what tough talk sounds like.”
“I've chosen never to go on welfare. I feel as though it is my responsibility to do what I can to provide for my children.”

Source : "Her side of the story". "Dateline" with Ann Curry, www.nbcnews.com. February 10, 2009.
“Initially, in starting to pick the songs for the live show, it was really a matter of picking songs that I loved over the years. As far as the album goes, it happened very naturally.”

Source : Interview with Gregg Shapiro, chicago.gopride.com. June 23, 2016.
“Books admitted me to their world open-handedly, as people for their most part, did not. The life I lived in books was one of ease and freedom, worldly wisdom, glitter, dash and style.”
“Punishment cannot heal spirits, can only break them.”

Source : Barbara Deming (1974). “We cannot live without our lives”
“Never regret yesterday. Life is in you today and you make your tomorrow.”

Source : "The Creation Of Human Ability". Book by L. Ron Hubbard, 1954.

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