Ava DuVernay Quotes

If, in 2014, we're still making 'white savior movies,' then it's just lazy and unfortunate. We've grown up as a country, and cinema should be able to reflect what's true. And what's true is that black people are the center of their own lives and should tell their own stories from their own perspectives.

Ava DuVernay

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I'm not sure if men really understand this, but I don't think there's a woman in America who really expects her life to be easy. In our own ways, we all know better!

Ann Romney

LifeMenWomanThinkBetterAmerica

Why do you not practice what you preach.

St. Jerome

PracticeYouWhyPreach

I use this brand called Ouidad; they're great. Not Your Mother's is another one. Garnier Fructis. I use a bunch of stuff. Literally, I just throw a huge concoction of stuff in my hair after I get out of the shower, and then I diffuse it.

Tori Kelly

MotherGreatHairBrandOutShower

Customers are more friendly when they've had a meal.

Tom Douglas

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Playing in New York is special to me because you are surrounded by so many communities and a strong Latin community, including the Washington Heights neighborhood. I come to Washington Heights for real Dominican food that reminds me of my hometown, and it's a great place to visit.

Robinson Cano

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I hope there are 10 sequels to the 'Guardians' movie!

Michael Rooker

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We're trying to fix this with the plan we've been floating. Now, the law says the transition ends in 2006 or - and the 'or' is the only part that matters - 85 percent of Americans go buy a digital TV.

Michael K. Powell

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My dad was in the army so we moved around a lot and I changed schools every year and had to make new friends, and I found that if I was the funny guy I could do that easier.

Jason Gann

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I came out at 17.

Chirlane McCray

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I was raised Catholic, but then I discovered Buddhism, and I used to have a boyfriend who was a Scientologist, and they are all good religions that help people. As far as I'm concerned, you can have all three religions at once and it's okay!

Penelope Cruz

GoodPeopleHelpYouThreeOkay

Climate change may not be the most important issue to every American, but strong majorities do consider it a major problem, and they aren't likely to take seriously a candidate who denies the science and who is plainly in the pocket of the polluters.

Sheldon Whitehouse

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I'll take a couple of breaks for some food, but other than that, that's pretty much all I do is play videogames and practice with my team.

Ninja

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