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" What I say on a record and what I say off a record is two different things. And that's always been the case. There's a difference between confidence on a record and arrogance. "

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" To me, my peers are Bruce Springsteen and Mick Jagger. I'm not talking age-wise, but in terms of careers. Madonna. Those are my peers. And I'm okay with that. "

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" I do about 90 percent of my own stunts, and the things I can't do for insurance reasons, like swinging out of a flying helicopter, I wouldn't want to do anyway. "

" Once you achieve one goal, you should be looking forward to trying to build onto the next thing, and not just getting comfortable with what you're doing. "

" I don't have an image that I'm trying to, like, portray. I'm just being me. "

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" As a black man, my hope is that I can touch more and more people all over the world of different races and different colours. "

" I am artistic so I reserve the right to change my mind at any point. I just like to do different things. What is more important than the name is that people know that I really like acting, I enjoy it and I want people to know that I am serious. "

" I'm not giving up my history and what I've done in my music because I love it and I'm very proud of it. I just want to open it up for more people. "

" Timing has a lot to with art. "

" To know the rules of the game, you have to be educated. "

" Our world is at the crossroads. We have a choice, right and wrong. "

" Once the referee throws the ball in the air, it's either your ball or their ball and you have to just take your shot. "

" I don't think you should go around talking trash about people because I think that's how you get your hat handed to you. "

" Hip-hop can be limiting and I refuse to accept limits. "

" I think fitness is important. I think a healthy lifestyle is important. I think putting positive energy out there is important and just staying connected with the people. "

" Do what you love; you'll be better at it. It sounds pretty simple, but you'd be surprised how many people don't get this one right away. "

" What you do in your art - TV, music, film stuff - touches people. And they want to touch you. So that's a blessing. I'm okay with it. "

" I'm good at what I do, but I wouldn't be so bold and arrogant as to say something disrespectful about, say, Eminem. He's talented and he's good at what he does. "

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" You don't need to be the good guy to get a good message out. "

" I don't look back. I don't live my life in the rear-view mirror because, if you do, you're bound to end up wrapped around a pole somewhere. "

" I've got to see my movie to see how I'm acting, see what little things I can learn about my craft. "

" I just like to do different things. What is more important than the name is that people know that I really like acting, I enjoy it and I want people to know that I am serious. "

" I'm a real person that cares about his art and cares about what he's doing. I have a heart and a soul and I want to touch people and give. "

" Let me tell you something - compared to a TV-drama production schedule, touring is not strenuous. "

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" When adversity strikes, that's when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on. "

" I think the guy who has had the better films is Will Smith. I don't know if he's a better actor than me. I don't think so. I am a rapper first. Man, I just love what I do. I am just the greatest and I can't help it. I'm sorry man. "

" I don't wanna abandon my identity as LL Cool J, but at the same time, I had to figure out how to let people know that I'm really serious about making these movies. "

" You've got to stay focused without being boring - because all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Skinny, but dull. "

" I try to do the right thing with money. Save a dollar here and there, clip some coupons. Buy ten gold chains instead of 20. Four summer homes instead of eight. "

" Stay focused, go after your dreams and keep moving toward your goals. "

" I only do what comes from the heart. "

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