Wangechi Mutu Quotes

I'm very much a person that believes that there's something that was introduced into Kenya and Africa as we know it that has made us despise our bodies.

Wangechi Mutu

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: artist
  • Nationality: kenyan
  • Birth: June 22, 1972

Topics

GoodSomeoneBodyYour BodyAdmire

I like the encouragement I get from doing new things. I like to feel scared or challenged in the hope that I can pull it off. That little bit of fear creates an energy that I can channel into the performance.

Joanne Whalley

FearHopeNew ThingsEnergyDoing

There are many hard truths that we must face in life.

Matt Hardy

LifeFaceHardMustManyTruths

And there's some Latino music I like, and some reggae music.

Merle Haggard

MusicLatinoReggaeLikeSome

I wasn't a naturally confident, extravert, outgoing person.

Steve Coogan

ConfidentPersonOutgoingNaturally

It's important for us as a family to go and sit in the woods sometimes.

Stella McCartney

FamilyWoodsGoImportantSometimes

Reading has made me more open, has improved my understanding, and has made me a better artiste, but it also makes me live in my own bubble. My mom keeps asking me, 'What do you read in that room the whole day?' Once I am into a book, I will finish it.

Sonam Kapoor

LiveDayI AmMeMomReading

Me and my mates go free running all the time. It's not my mum's favourite sport. I've probably jumped four metres on to grass and two metres between buildings. It's nothing like you see on the Internet, with guys jumping off skyscrapers, but it's fun.

Tom Holland

TimeFunMeFreeInternetYou

You do have to wonder how Jack Bauer, maverick hero of '24,' can stay hidden for so long when no matter where he goes, he always seems within range of a TV camera. Or six.

Tom Shales

HeroCameraLongYouWonderMatter

Learn to write the same way you learn to play golf. You do it and keep doing it until you get it right.

Tom Clancy

GolfLearnDoingYouPlayWay

I am not gay.

Roberto Cavalli

I AmGayAm

People are surprised by the poverty and think that I wasn't cared for. But that wasn't the case - I was deeply loved.

Liz Murray

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When I was in middle school, the librarian there was secretary for a couple of groups of professional writers. She introduced me to Ray Bradbury and Richard Matheson, and I became very friendly with them over a period of two years. Both of them were very generous with their time, guidance and advice.

Jonathan Maberry

TimeSchoolMeAdviceProfessional

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