Mos Def Quotes

I'm trying to get low. People's personalities can get in the way of their own work.

Mos Def

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WorkPeopleTryingWayOwnLow

The study of the art of motorcycle maintenance is really a miniature study of the art of rationality itself. Working on a motorcycle, working well, caring, is to become part of a process, to achieve an inner peace of mind. The motorcycle is primarily a mental phenomenon.

Robert M. Pirsig

ArtPeaceCaringMindMotorcycle

I'm tired of Glen Matlock saying he was the songwriter for the Sex Pistols. I co-wrote as many songs... but I don't go shouting about it.

Steve Jones

TiredSayingSexGoShoutingSongs

I would say a full-time waiter in a high-price house could easily make $75,000, $80,000 a year.

Tom Douglas

YearHouseSayWaiterMakeWould

I did a film about the Zodiac Killer. It turned out well.

Robin Tunney

OutFilmWellKillerDidAbout

'Midnight Cowboy' is an exquisite piece of filmmaking. It's insane.

Dito Montiel

FilmmakingMidnightCowboyInsane

I saw a production of 'The Seagull' at Dallas Theatre Center when I was in high school, and it really did a number on me.

Brian J. Smith

SchoolMeTheatreHigh SchoolHigh

I was born in Chicago. I moved to Detroit until I was six and moved to Oakland at that point. And then we had a couple years in Stockton and Pasadena. And by the time I was 13, I was back in Oakland.

Boots Riley

TimeBackBornChicagoDetroitSix

If everyone invested in the neighborhood they lived in, the United States would be a magical place.

Anthony Mackie

PlaceEveryoneLivedMagicalUnited

I prefer to stay in if I have a choice. I lose energy being around people. I know that sounds horrible.

Shamir

PeopleEnergyLoseChoiceKnowStay

Well, I don't have anything to say to Mr. Sneddon, you know? Nothing at all.

Tito Jackson

YouKnowSayNothingAnythingWell

I must have played every college and university at least three times, and that goes for most of the clubs. I'd be on the road six days a week, go home and change bags, and then be gone for another six days.

Richie Havens

ChangeHomeCollegeRoadWeekThree

It's great to get to make something in your own voice.

Riki Lindhome

GreatVoiceOwnSomethingGetYour

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