Henry Louis Gates Quotes

Color categories are on steroids in Latin America. I find that fascinating. It's very difficult for Americans, particularly African-Americans to understand or sympathize with.

Henry Louis Gates

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: critic
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: September 16, 1950

Topics

ColorAmericaFindUnderstandVery

I think I'd work a little more if I lived in L.A.

Andre Braugher

WorkThinkMoreLittleLived

I mean, I enjoy my work as an actor. But to make a difference in people's lives through advocacy and through supporting research - that's the kind of privilege that few people will get, and it's certainly bigger than being on TV every Thursday for half an hour.

Michael J. Fox

WorkPeopleResearchEnjoyKind

I like to call the Department of Labor the Department of Opportunity, and that means opportunity for everyone - no matter whom you love.

Tom Perez

LoveOpportunityYouLaborMatter

Social media has helped bridge the gap between actors and fans. We are blessed to get so much love, good wishes, and support from people across the world.

Rithvik Dhanjani

LoveGoodSocial MediaSupportWorld

My days, if they start in the morning with a cuddle from my son, are just so much more glorious than they were prior to that.

Russell Crowe

MorningSonStartMoreDaysJust

I've had tons of odd jobs, but I think that I would probably be a fireman because you get to see the results of your job. You get there and there is a house on fire. You leave and there's not a fire anymore.

Luke Perry

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Love is a great beautifier.

Louisa May Alcott

LoveGreatLove Is

I feel very, very lucky to have been involved with a project that's gone on as long as 'The Closer' has. You really don't get to do that in this profession.

Jon Tenney

FeelLongYouLuckyProjectGone

Some people associate red with love, but to me, red is for an earlier stage of a relationship. Black is much deeper, to me. It's certainly the sexiest color.

Dierks Bentley

LoveRelationshipRedPeopleMe

When 'Friday Night Lights' finished, I cried for a day. I have a problem.

Bojana Novakovic

DayNightFridayProblemLights

After a breakup, it takes a couple weeks for the fog to settle, but it's always a period of self-priority and growth. Life presents you with so many decisions. A lot of times, they're right in front of your face and they're really difficult, but we must make them.

Brittany Murphy

LifeGrowthFogFaceDecisionsYou

I feel that all good art is powerful and simple.

Aulis Sallinen

GoodArtSimpleFeelPowerful

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