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" I think I will always have a connection to young people, to try to bring their voices to the polls, bring their voices wherever they can make a difference. "

Russell Simmons

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" Look at all the billionaires. If I know 15 billionaires, I know 13 unhappy people. "

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" I'm a big supporter of President Obama. "

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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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" The book 'Do You!' is about your inner voice. And when you connect to that voice then you - then the freedom comes. And we're only here to be happy. So happy makes money. Money doesn't make happy. "

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" I don't spend any time thinking about my place in history, ever. If people say I changed things, it's nice, and I take it - but if I could give it to a charity it would be useful. I really believe now that my only job in life is to achieve a state of comfort and happiness. "

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