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" I love taking time with an interview. Time with an artist relaxes them; it makes them want to be there and answer all your questions. "
Elvis Duran
Time
Artist
Love
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" I was never hiding from being gay; I just never talked about it. "
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" I really think there are many great organizations out there getting the word out about LGBT youth and bullying, but GLAAD has this way of making sure the stories about gay people are sent out and heard and not covered up, and I like that. "
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" One thing that makes me optimistic is other media from the digital world coming at radio. MTV tried to kill the radio star back in the '80s. And with all the digital services coming at us, people say it's a thing of the past - it's not. "
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" I never interned. The first job I ever had was a very low-paying job, and the guy running the radio station was so poor, he couldn't pay us sometimes - so it's almost like an internship, right? "
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" I don't think of me as, quote, 'coming out,' because I was never 'in.' I rarely, if ever, spoke about my private life and remain as neutral as possible. "
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" My voice was awkward. I had a deep Texan accent. "
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" I used to come to the gay pride parades in New York. I've been to a few down in Miami Beach, if memory serves. "
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" I just always assume no one is listening. "
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" The only thing about politics I do discuss is, be into them: Read what's online. Read what the candidates are talking about. Try to understand why people are fighting over what the candidates are standing for. "
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" I love Justin Bieber. There are times where people only report negative things about him, but everyone forgets how incredibly talented he really is. "
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Everyone
" I had a little radio, and I listened to music in my bedroom when I was supposed to be sleeping. I was probably 6 or 7 years old, and I loved the DJs who would come on and talk about the artists and the songs they were singing, and they gave away prizes. I was like, 'This is a cool job!' "
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" Our sole mission on this show is to make people think, make people feel, and make people happy as much as we can. "
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People
" I definitely don't ever see a time I want to retire. Ever. "
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" I love what I do. I love the music, and I'm honored to be presented with a star by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. "
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" To be the Grand Marshal of the most recognized Halloween parade in the world is so much fun. People plan for months and months to design their costumes, and it is amazing. It is a true competition and amazing to watch everyone. "
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" I'd love to write a book and dabble in TV a little more - but only if it's right. I'm not going to go out there and beg anyone for a job. "
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" I really feel that leading by example is the best way for people to see who you are and let them connect with you. "
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You
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" I have no problem with someone who disagrees with my life. That's your right to feel that way. "
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