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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.

Russell Simmons

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Russell Simmons
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: October 4
Business Person
Entrepreneur
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Record Producer
Television Producer
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Queens
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Russell Wendell Simmons
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I just try to, in my own way, contribute to making a better Hollywood, to move Hollywood to be a leader in social justice, as it always has been, and not to have any holes in their own backyard while they continue to push for equality and all the things that they always stand up for.
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In the end, the overriding factor in whether or not you realize your dreams is going to be you. Not the world. YOU.
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The politicians already in office don't want to change. A few might have it in their hearts to change and to start working for the people, but even some of the most progressive politicians are silent because they know that the candidate with the most money wins.
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When you give without reservation, you’ll become a magnet that pulls the world toward you.
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I don't want to appease everyone. It seems very difficult to be steadfast on truth and be a politician.
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