Silence the artist and you have silenced the most articulate voice the people have.

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You politicians remain professional because the voters remain amateur.

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Life gets harder the smarter you get, the more you know.

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I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun.

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If you follow all of the rules, you'll miss all of the fun.

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As one goes through life, one learns that if you don't paddle your own canoe, you don't move.

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I have not lived as a woman. I have lived as a man. I've just done what I damn well wanted to, and I've made enough money to support myself, and ain't afraid of being alone

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We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself. It's never your fault. But it's always your fault, because if you wanted to change you're the one who has got to change.

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The only time I am ever miserable is when I do something just for the money.

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If you always do what interests you, at least one person is pleased.

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