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Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Quotes

The black masses must demand and refuse to accept nothing less than that proportionate percentage of the political spoils such as jobs, elective offices and appointments... They must reject the shameful racial tokenism that characterizes the political life of America today.

Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: politician
Nationality: american
Birth: November 29, 1908 - April 4, 1972

Topics

Life Today Black Political America

Improv seemed to replace stand-up, which was very big before that. Stand-up comedy was real hot in the late '80s and through the '90s.

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You know the way trees break through the canopy in the rainforest and they go from having this tiny column of light to having all this light - the Internet is kind of like that.

Light Trees Internet You Know Kind

I lived in New York City, and when I was about 24 in the 1980s, I decided to get out of here. I wanted to go live in Australia for a year or something, and it ended up being 18 years.

Live New York City Year Australia

I'm not a positive guy.

A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.

Someone Coach Without Resentment Who

I wouldn't dare to speculate as to Cleopatra's falling in love. Her relationships are too convenient for that.

Love Falling In Love Relationships

I am on the right wing of the middle of the road and with a strong radical bias.

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It's like, remember who you always were, where you came from, who your parents were, how they raised you. Because that authentic self is going to follow you all through life, so make sure that it's solid so it's something that you can hold on and be proud of for the rest of your life.

Life Parents Rest Proud Self You

I've been touring for 25 years. I'm used to it, so I love it. Although I feel the tug of home, as I have three little kids, I don't suffer like some artists who constantly complain about how much they hate traveling.

Love Home Hate Feel Three Complain

We look for the scrappy entrepreneur: the kind of person who will get things done without looking to spend money right away.

Money Looking Look Person Done Kind

For 'Power of 10,' you can look at the methodology at CBS.com, it's a company called Rasmussen Reports. We poll thousands and thousands of people for each question, a real cross section of the United States.

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I take my fundamental cue from John Coltrane that says there must be a priority of integrity, honesty, decency, and mastery of craft.

Integrity Honesty Craft Mastery Take

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