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It would be completely laughable if I claimed I was always motivated by the pure craft of acting and that recognition doesn't play a part. Of course it does - that's human nature. ”
Therefore we have to go over the fact that all human beings are afraid by what is new. It is our work to convince them that they will enjoy it, and even if they don't, to allow us just for 14 days to create that work of art. ”
People think our work is monumental because it's art, but human beings do much bigger things: they build giant airports, highways for thousands of miles, much, much bigger than what we create. ”
President Obama and Democrats won a mandate to move us forward with jobs, healthcare reform, equality, and nation building here at home. ”
The beauty of our democracy lies in the American value of equality: if you vote, you have a seat at the table. If you speak, you have a chance to persuade others. A billionaire and a minimum wage earner have the same power at the ballot box. ”
If we say we believe in equality for all then we must fight for equality for all, not betray our immigrant sisters. ”
I love when I dive into lyrics that give me human complexity and intricate narrative. ”
It's that strength of the human spirit, the strength of what's deep down in you, that's really going to get you anywhere and everywhere. ”
If increasing income equality is the goal, it might be wiser to put money into infrastructure than to subsidize manufacturing. Construction also pays good wages, but with lower educational requirements. And America's infrastructure needs are enormous. ”
I have truly been inspired by the struggle and triumphs of so many women that dare to break new ground in all aspects of society, and those who have pushed the boundaries of human imagination. ”