Some of the folks we see are in for defending themselves against their abusers, or drug charges that, because of the California state prison system, they have mandatory sentencing and life in prison for three counts of simple drug possession,… — Thao Nguyen Copy Share Image
I think it's really important for the audience to feel connected, and when it's good it's this amazing, symbiotic relationship. I try to give… — Thao Nguyen Copy Share Image
I've always felt for little children because I love the way they fashion sentences - their vocabulary is limited. They have to navigate around… — Thao Nguyen Copy Share Image
I like to say that I was raised by sitcoms, and that my personality is comprised of different characters. Darlene from Roseanne, Denise from… — Thao Nguyen Copy Share Image
When I started doing these advocacy groups, it sort of propelled and compelled me to write songs, because otherwise I wasn't really sure what… — Thao Nguyen Copy Share Image
Sometimes I say things in interviews and then I see them in print and I think, "What an asshole." — Thao Nguyen Copy Share Image
I think that the activism I've become involved with informs and enhances my life in a lot of ways, and definitely career-wise. This record… — Thao Nguyen Copy Share Image
Some of the folks we see are in for defending themselves against their abusers, or drug charges that, because of the California state prison… — Thao Nguyen Copy Share Image
I try not to read reviews because I know how sensitive I am and how debilitating it is and how it follows me around.… — Thao Nguyen Copy Share Image
I think I'm more effective as an activist if I stay in music, to be honest. Music, the way it reaches people and transcends… — Thao Nguyen Copy Share Image
When I am onstage, singing all these songs... what's going through my mind is nothing. That's what's so amazing about meditation - achieving that… — Thao Nguyen Copy Share Image
It's really easy to not be satisfied with your work, or people, or anything, but I really embrace the idea of not having to… — Thao Nguyen Copy Share Image
I think meditating on tour is integral. It's a priority, because everything is so chaotic, and the calmer you stay, the calmer everybody is.… — Thao Nguyen Copy Share Image
So when I can, I try my best to meditate a little bit every day, and that helps a lot. I think that just… — Thao Nguyen Copy Share Image
I've always had this vision that the touring lifestyle is so unsustainable. But I have faith that I can do it, and I don't… — Thao Nguyen Copy Share Image
I feel I must acknowledge that gay people are, generally speaking, funnier, more self-sufficient, and better in crises and I should step aside and… — Thao Nguyen Copy Share Image
![“I think that the activism I've become involved with informs and enhances my life in a lot of ways, and definitely career-wise. This record wouldn't exist [without that activism], for one.” quote by Thao Nguyen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1a9/thao-nguyen-30126_activism_i-think-that-the-activism-i-ve-become-in_724592.jpg)
![“It's really easy to not be satisfied with your work, or people, or anything, but I really embrace the idea of not having to want [anything]. Not because you're denying yourself anything, but because it [everything] is already there.” quote by Thao Nguyen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/601/thao-nguyen-30126_denying-yourself_it-s-really-easy-to-not-be-satisfied-wit_1746426.jpg)
