American - Musician | August 20, 1942 - August 10, 2008
If you enjoy the fragrance of a rose, you must accept the thorns which it bears.
Isaac Hayes
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There's always hurdles. So I just keep moving, just constantly redefining myself. That's how you stay in the race.
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Just, you know, you can't put bread in a cold oven. You know, you've got to take your time. You've got to heat it up. So that's what, that's what I like to do with my music. I like to build it, and build it into a maddening, exciting crescendo.
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There is a place in this world for satire, but there is a time when satire ends and intolerance and bigotry towards religious beliefs of others begins.
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Religious beliefs are sacred to people, and at all times should be respected and honoured.
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I've been around a long time, and when I was at the top of the hill, I was very ahead of my time! Evidence of that is that my music is still current today - you know, rappers sample it all the time. So, rather than compromise my artistic integrity, I concentrated on movies.
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Guys in slavery sang praises to the Lord to deliver them from bondage.
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Know the business, learn the business, own something.
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The rappers have gone in and created a lot of hit music based upon my influence. And they'll tell you if you ask.
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I was a pop freak. I love music. Of course, I knew soul because I grew up in it. Writing it and everything. I love soul. But I love a tune that has some meat in it. Something I could hang my hat on. Because music is universal. Therefore, I felt no boundaries.
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I think the kids today need to hear more about morals and values.
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Have you ever wondered why young people take to music like fish to water? Maybe it's because music is fun. Plan and simple. It opens up their minds to dream great dreams about where they can go and what they can do when they get older.
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