Over-commercialization and its resulting restrictions and limitations can be very damaging and distorting to the inherent nature of the individual. I did not deliberately abandon my fans, nor did I deliberately abandon any responsibilities. – Lauryn Hill
I had to confront my fears and master my every demonic thought about inferiority, insecurity, or the fear of being black, young, and gifted in this Western culture. – Lauryn Hill
That strong mother doesnt tell her cub, Son, stay weak so the wolves can get you. She says, Toughen up, this is reality we are living in. – Lauryn Hill
Hip-Hop isnt just music, it is also a spiritual movement of the blacks! You cant just call Hip-Hop a trend! – Lauryn Hill
The fans know whats happened to me over the past couple of years. I lost my family. I pretty much got devastated financially and the fans know that Ive had some hard times – and thats the nature of loyal fans. They want to see the people that they love and believe in get back on their feet. – Hulk Hogan
My parents had an arranged marriage, as did so many other people when I was growing up. My father came and had a life in the United States one way and my mother had a different one, and I was very aware of those things. I continue to wonder about it, and I will continue to write about it. – Jhumpa Lahiri