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Man, just believe in yourself, be able to dream, and know that there's going to be valleys and peaks. Always stay centered, and know that God is the key, the beginning and end of everything you do.
Common
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Common
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: March 13
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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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Sometimes you come from your community, and then you rise. It's like, okay, when do you get back rooted into your community? A lot of times you can rise in the ranks and maybe leave the core of where you come from.
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I am to hip-hop what Obama is to politics
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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've always been asked, What type of character would you love to play?, and I've always said a pastor.
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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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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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If the eyes are the window to your soul open eyes bring the cold.
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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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Come close to me baby. Let your love hold you. I know this world is crazy, but what's it without you?
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One of the great aspects about [Barack Obama] is who he is as a human.
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I appreciate this moment in time...ball players and actors be knowing my rhymes
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I am the unarmed black kid who maybe needed a hand, but instead was given a bullet.
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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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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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Education is what you get from reading the small print experience is what you get from not reading it.
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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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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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Never lookin' back or too far in front of me the present is a gift and I just wanna be.
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