My mother, she made sure all of us were treated the same and had the same opportunity to grow and develop, so… — Michael Franti Copy Share Image
My favorite band of all time is The Clash. The thing I love about The Clash is they started out as guys… — Michael Franti Copy Share Image
Everybody's opinion is equally valid, and I feel like everybody should have an opportunity to speak out, and everyone should have the… — Michael Franti Copy Share Image
After a show, I'll get the 16-year-old white kid whose lip is pierced, his head is shaved and his parents hate him,… — Michael Franti Copy Share Image
Recording in Jamaica is like nothing else. The studios are always closed in America. But in Jamaica, the studio doors are wide… — Michael Franti Copy Share Image
We have a saying in my house, my kids and my girlfriend. We say, 'Be your best for the greater good, and… — Michael Franti Copy Share Image
The rap community has been singled out as more homophobic than other groups, but I don't think that's right. It's homophobic, all… — Michael Franti Copy Share Image
Many kids in foster homes have a lot of emotions that are hard to get out. It's important to let them know… — Michael Franti Copy Share Image
The most difficult part for me is feeling connected to the people that I love but always being on the go to different places. — Michael Franti Copy Share Image
A lot of times we look at the whole world and think, 'it's so daunting, how can we change the whole world?' and you… — Michael Franti Copy Share Image
I think my soul is intact, but my methods of reaching people are completely different. — Michael Franti Copy Share Image
We don't have to be good, you know? No one's telling us that we have to do good things, but we do them because… — Michael Franti Copy Share Image
During my travels in Iraq, Israel, Gaza, Brazil, Indonesia, Japan, Europe and all over the United States, I have seen and heard the voices… — Michael Franti Copy Share Image
The personal revolution is far more difficult, and is the first step in any revolution. — Michael Franti Copy Share Image
I've never really been into flags of any kind, cause flags can bring people together, but they always bring people together against other people,… — Michael Franti Copy Share Image
My parents said sticks and stones will break your bones but names will never hurt you. But I always felt a sense of exhilaration… — Michael Franti Copy Share Image
Jamaica's a country of great dichotomy. On the one hand you have a tourist industry with great beaches and resorts, but on the other… — Michael Franti Copy Share Image
I believe that in order to tackle the big issues of the world today, like environmental issues, we need everybody's involvement. We need the… — Michael Franti Copy Share Image
Don't fear the night time, Because the monsters know that you're divine. And don't fear the sunshine, Because everything is better in the summer… — Michael Franti Copy Share Image
You get everything you could have ever wished for if you're willing to give that eternal bliss away to somebody else, to give it… — Michael Franti Copy Share Image
