An American, a Negro… two souls, two thoughts, two unreconciled strivings two warring ideals in one dark body, whose dogged strength alone keeps it from being torn asunder. – W. E. B. Du Bois
There is a widespread difficulty in the Muslim world, which has to do with how the people are taught about examining their own history. A whole range of stuff has been placed off limits. – Salman Rushdie
I didnt really see the British punk movement, if thats what it was, as wildly original, because I had been listening so intently to all the New York music since 1973, really. – Steven Patrick Morrissey
People recognize certain things, like D means this dialogue stinks. Were dealing with shows that are written here, shot in New York and posted back here. Accurate communication is a necessity. – Dick Wolf
I know there are people who dont like their audience or like the experience of being recognized or celebrated, but my audience has been very good – they dont bother me and when they do contact me its usually on the nicest possible terms. – James Taylor
