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K'naan Quotes

The people of Somalia just do not have a voice. They are to me the most forgotten people in the world.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: musician
Nationality: somali
Birth: February 1, 1978

Topics

People Me World Voice Forgotten

I really feel fortunate to have been around then because there have been good and bad years in rock but the best years were '55 to early '61. I got to see Buddy Holly and everybody else.

Good Best Feel Bad Early Rock

If a man breaks a pledge, the public ought to know it.

Man Know Pledge Breaks Ought Public

I believe in doing my work quietly and not make a big hullabaloo about it. That is how I operate. I don't see any other reason to be visible for; I like it when people talk about my work - that is what I am here for.

Work I Am People Believe Doing Talk

No, writing musicals is the hardest thing in the world. And it was really funny, because I remember when the South Park movie came out, there were some critics that said, 'Well it's obvious that in order to get it to be 90 minutes they filled some time with music.'

Funny Music Time Writing World Said

As much as I like Michael Moore - and I'm on the same political side as him - I think his documentaries are really a batch of manipulations and lies.

Think Political Him Same Side Lies

When I look in the mirror, I see the ageing process at full pelt, the hairline in retreat, the bags under the eyes growing and darkening, that kind of thing. I suppose it would be easier if I weren't an actor, but I am fairly philosophical about it.

Eyes Mirror I Am Process Look Kind

I think there's always room for humor, especially when you're talking about really serious issues.

Humor Think Talking You Serious

I've been hot, I've been lukewarm, I've been freezing, but I've always been a headliner.

Hot Always Freezing Been Lukewarm

Statistically, I'd say comedy writers are perhaps the sanest category of show people. And why not? They make big money, and although it's not an easy trade - particularly when you're at your galley oar five days a week - it's easier on the nerves and the psyche than living with the brain-squeezing pressure and cares of being the Star.

Money People Pressure Comedy You

Most arguments for instituting or raising a minimum wage are based on fairness and redistribution. Even if workers are getting a competitive wage, many of us are deeply disturbed that some hard-working families still have very little.

Christina Romer

Fairness Minimum Wage Little Workers

The very act of saying anything more nuanced than 'us good, them bad' is under attack, and I'm proud to stand with artists who do.

Good Saying Proud Stand Bad More

What you see is what you get. I don't change who I am from public to private.

Change I Am You See Get Who

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