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" I run a bunch of charities and I say this line to people: 'I am somebody who has always been helped.' A little thing like that can make people believe it. "

Russell Simmons

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" I try to do things that I think are helpful to the environment, to the animals, and to the planet. "

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" I mostly eat healthy. I just do. I'm not a vegan for health reasons - although obviously I'm 20 pounds lighter than when I started. I stayed 20 pounds lighter. I feel better. My friends say I look better. All that's true. But I'm a vegan for compassionate reasons. "

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" I think people instinctively know that their job is to give service and that they are part of a community. It had a great impact on me when my father walked the picket lines and I walked with him during the civil rights movement. "

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" You know, the diversity that America has is so special. It's starting to really become a cool thing for young people. "

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" Judgment of the people in the situation is not helpful. How can you help them is the question. "

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