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" There was a moment when I was watching Martin Lawrence and Will Smith in 'Badboys' that I felt, you know, inspired. I don't know if I was proud, because so many people do the work. Everyone's part of a team that develops over the years and gives people chances. There have been some good moments watching people develop. "

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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. "

" I don't use my brain about the creative thing. From a business standpoint, I instinctively do things: when I get something right, it's never because I use my brain. "

" If you give a good thing to the world, then over time your karma will be good, and you'll receive good. "

" To be awake is to be fully present, no noise, just you and God. Most of us only have seconds of full consciousness. To live in a state of Samadhi - that's what we're here for. "

" Most people believe that results matter. The idea that results matter is one that you have to keep letting go of. And most of the time, I believe it. "

" Young people, when they're left alone, always want to have compassion, and they always want to give. They always want to help people who are less fortunate. "

" I think when you're very dedicated to something and you're engaged fully, you become a giver. "

" 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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" I'm not a politician. I only want to help relieve the suffering in communities, and I want to help people see their community in each other. "

" The reason that I have Global Grind is to communicate ideas to people who might otherwise not be listening. "

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

" Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you. Pick people who are interested in what you're interested in. "