I just don't think it's very dignified to ask people to like you. You can just wind up being somebody's ottoman. — Mos Def Copy Share Image
I learned [playing Chuck Berry] that there's something to be said for the courage of conviction, that sense of belief, being bold… — Mos Def Copy Share Image
The moment you start thinking it's hopeless, then it is. [But], if you think it's gonna get better, it really does. Life… — Mos Def Copy Share Image
I think hip-hop is actually one of the most challenging things that's happened in music in a long time. The people who… — Mos Def Copy Share Image
I can't control what people think. I'm not trying to manipulate people's thoughts or sentiments. I write all the time. You have… — Mos Def Copy Share Image
And from the moment that I saw you, I knew you was trouble, But I disregarded detour signs, And did not stop til you… — Mos Def Copy Share Image
If you're going to do Chuck Berry, you got to, you know, go all out, and the duck walk is just kind of you… — Mos Def Copy Share Image
The ability to have somebody read something and see it, or for somebody to paint an entire landscape of visual imagery with just sheets… — Mos Def Copy Share Image
I'm growing as an individual, but your always growing. All of my albums are snapshots of where I am artistically. — Mos Def Copy Share Image
I don't want to waste anyone's time or money. I want to give people some truth and positive heart lift. — Mos Def Copy Share Image
I'm not shy about heated debate or passionate discourse, but when people get crazy or rude, that's a buzz kill. There's got to be… — Mos Def Copy Share Image
I was taught when there's somethin' you can change around keep quiet, you got nothin' to complain about. — Mos Def Copy Share Image
I don't hate nobody. I hate certain conditions that are inflicted upon the people - and they're helpless with it. — Mos Def Copy Share Image
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