Quotes about "Contemporary Issues"

I believe Kendrick Lamar is not only an artist but an influencer of an entire generation. He represents Compton with great pride, and I am honored to present him with the Key to the City, which symbolizes our deep appreciation for his philanthropic work and commitment to our community. ”

I know what it takes to move cities forward. It's not about rhetoric and great speaking, but it takes relationships. ”

I didn't have a traditional college experience. I didn't have a social aspect to it. I was always involved in working and going to school. ”

I don't think it's my job, single-handedly, to fix anything. I think it's my job to have a vision and have a plan that is reasonable and workable and get as many people to the table to effect change as possible. ”

When we look at the investment decisions into the city of Compton, the small business community and global corporations and retailers and all of those types of services that decide to come into the community to serve it, they look at the perception, how does the brand work with the local community. ”

We all have a social responsibility and have to be mindful of what we do and say. ”

The trick is for Divas to find what works for them. I've done some ridiculous stuff in my career, but there's still nothing that's gotten a reaction as big as me skipping around the ring. ”

I'm not interested in being famous. I'm interested in doing my job and doing it well, and that's wrestling, and that's what I love. ”

I trained in London as a classical actor, but you've no idea what way your career will go. ”

There was a stage in my career, especially with standup, where I felt, because I didn't know why I was doing well, that anyone who would tell me anything; I was sort of like, 'What did they say? Yeah, I'll take that advice.' Now I'm a bit more careful who I choose to listen to. ”