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I started digging into parts of myself that I probably ignore and don't really get to express because Common is an artist that is conscious and is aware and is trying to put a positive energy to the world.
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Common
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: March 13
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My mom has obviously had a powerful influence on my life and her voice can describe certain things that I couldn't see in myself.
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When I see people of my likeness, or who are somebody that I feel connected to, doing something great, I fee like I can do it. It gives me some hope and vision.
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It's hard to see blessings in a violent culture
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The way [Barack Obama] danced, it looked like he could dance in a circle with anyone from Chris Brown to ... well, I don't want to say Michael Jackson, because he's like the king.
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No matter what walk of life you're from, you can appreciate the music - songs [can] resonate in your soul and your heart.
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One day it'll all make sense.
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I am to hip-hop what Obama is to politics
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Burn a Bush cause for peace he no push no button. Killing over oil and grease, no weapons of destruction, How can we follow a leader when this a corrupt one?
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I appreciate this moment in time...ball players and actors be knowing my rhymes
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Yeah, we try to get the best musicians possible, and Justin [Robinson] is a great musician, man, a great player. You must have been surprised to see him out there, then.
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God created me to be an individual. And I am a Chicago dude that grew up the way I grew up and was named Rashid and was given a certain purpose and mission. So, I am rare for those reasons.
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Me being able to be acting and doing other things has opened me as an artist, and I think even more from a visual standpoint.
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The possibility of an Oscar is something I definitely think about and the fact that I can even say that is just a blessing. It's something I would be incredibly honored to be a part of.
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Education is what you get from reading the small print experience is what you get from not reading it.
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When you see people that lived their purpose and sacrificed, who are everyday people - teachers, sanitation workers, and just people from all walks of life - that said, I'm standing up for what I believe in. I'm standing up for my community. That reaffirms what you can do.
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I sit and think with a drink about how I'm gonna win.
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I tend to look at the good things about what's going on in life, and I do that the best I can. At the end of the day - I have felt outside at times - but always man, I keep my eyes on the prize and know that I can get inside if I choose.
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I felt like I had experienced a lot of things in the first chapter of my life, and I wanted it to inspire and motivate people, so I just started writing.
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I want a better world, I want love and harmony amongst people no matter what color you are, what race or what background you come from or sexual orientation.
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We as people have a purpose here to contribute to the Earth, to contribute to people's goodness and good life.
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