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Why do we pigeonhole and label an artist? It is a sure way of missing the important, the contradictory, the things that make him or her u... - Lukas Foss

Why do we pigeonhole and label an artist? It is a sure way of missing the important, the contradictory, the things that make him or her unique.

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I think media has lost its way. We must recognize that the proprietors of these organizations have put on a form of censorship. Basically, they're more interested in celebrity, narcissism, rich people, good-looking people, and successful sportsmen.

I've always thought that good politics follows from good economics and good policies.

It's important that we start conversations about changing the culture of sexual harassment and discrimination in politics, state capitols, and our larger communities with an acknowledgment of the courage of so many women who have chosen to speak up and speak out.

There's a fine line between stubbornness and the positive side of that, which is dogged determination.

Never refuse an assignment except when there is a conflict of interest, a potential of danger to you or your family, or you hold a strongly biased attitude about the subject under focus.

Jessica Savitch

Simply to have peace brings huge investment.

Juan Manuel Santos

As far as the international industry is concerned, I don't think people care at all where you are from - if the work interests them.

Lenny Abrahamson

The 'Black Album' was my real first introduction to Metallica. I was, like, 12 or 13 at the time. We were just getting into music, and I liked that album a lot, but it didn't necessarily change my life. But when I started picking up all the other Metallica records, 'Master of Puppets' was the one to me that stuck out with its songwriting.

The first half of the 1960s was the apogee of what might be termed the Age of Cool - as defined by that quality of being simultaneously with-it and disengaged, in control but nonchalant, knowing but ironically self-aware, and above all inscrutably undemonstrative.

I am certain that my family - my grandmother, mother and myself - had a credit score of zero when we arrived in 1976. There were no credit cards in the Soviet Union, and we didn't have any money.

And then, when I started to school, I found out I couldn't talk.

Terrorists regard themselves as a vanguard. They're trying to mobilize others to their cause. I mean, every specialist on terrorism knows that.

I like 'Pyaar Ka Dard Hai' on Star Plus. It not only has a good story but good actors as well.

Pratyusha Banerjee

Whatever one considers art to be, there is in many people a hunger to express themselves creatively and to feel authentic in doing that.

All my films have turned out well only because of the director's brilliance, not because of me.

Vijay Sethupathi