All Quotes

"For this project, I am wearing a suit made of raw silk inspired by William Turner’s color palette in "The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons." I wanted the fabric to reflect the light like the golden flames in the painting."

"On the day of, usually, I am just focused on all that needs to get done to get the shot right. When I am performing, I switch into my body and try to be as in the moment as possible. When I fell through the lake, I opened my eyes and it was so incredibly peaceful. Frozen lake water is this deep emerald green, and all I saw was this thick liquid that was so quiet. I held myself under the ice for as long as I could to experience it."

"Falling in the lake the first time wasn’t what I would call traumatic. It was while it was happening —don’t get me wrong, but after, it was more of an exciting mystery. It was kind of like recovering from an intense illness. Or losing your virginity and wondering what the hell happened? I did feel an immense sense of power after I shot it last winter. I was in total control of the situation this time, which was more fun."

"Adrian Piper is incredible. I also love the work of Ana Mendieta, Chris Burden, Vito Acconci, Nam June Paik, Pipilotti Rist, Patty Chang, Diane Arbus, Nikki S. Lee, Hito Steyerl, Tino Seghal, T.S. Elliot, Wallace Stevens, Sylvia Plath, Emily Dickinson, Frank O’Hara. The list is endless and always changing."

"Ezra Pound said poetry is “news that stays news,” which I’ve always liked."

"I feel like Miami is growing so fast it is hard to pinpoint what it is anymore because everything is constantly changing here, but at the same time, it’s Miami—this surreal, gritty, gorgeous city that attracts a unique type of person. The art community here reflects that. It is unconventional in its core; it is hardworking, dedicated, supportive, and fun."

"I have first-hand experience of growing up without energy or electricity"

"The Sun is not always shining, water is drying up, fossil fuels are not always going to be used, but people are always moving"

"The future is green if we start realising and financing Africa’s energy revolution"

"I will continue to aspire and refuse to succumb or settle for anything less"

"Daily determination with the cultivation of a deep- set value system is transforming me into a leader"

"Based on my own experience, it will be wiser to say that leaders can be made"

"I believe that Africa can be transformed by learning new habits, and new disciplines"

"It is my visison to build a sustainable energy sector while leading the quest to change Africa into an energy hub by creating access to efficient energy solutions with relentless focus on mitigating greenhouse emisions"

"Leadership is and art rather than a science"

"My idea of leadership is being able to inspire others, to motivate, to communicate, to set a vision, to respect others and of course to lead by example"

"I want to ensure that we are truly making a difference in the lives of young people and, through them, the world"

"Education is not just about getting excellent grades. It is about obtaining skills that you can apply to your life and career"

"Young people need real-life examples of where their education could take them"

"It is important for education systems everywhere to encourage creativity and foster the 21st century skills that people can apply in their lives."

"There are many before you who almost gave up, but who are now celebrating their success stories"

"These activities are important for young people because if they are doing nothing they will get involved in drugs and crime."

"I always tell them [youth] that take whatever you do and your life serious. I tell them that success does not go hand in hand with drugs. Stealing or going to jail in order to be successful is wrong. I give them this information so that when they decide to take a decision they take an informed one."

"I spend most of my time happy, I struggle to be an angry person, I think it’s because I know that when I feel upset I close myself indoors to be alone."

"I know what heals me when I am troubled, I learn to calm myself, I have my own ways of keeping myself together, if I need to cry I will."

"People always expect you to be happy, they think just because you on TV your life is better, but truth is we all go through the same life issues."

"I don’t take advantage that I am a star."

"It’s awesome! Levi’s® has been around for years and has always maintained a brand that represents quality and growth within the market, so to be associated with it means I’m doing something right!"

"It makes me so proud to be the face of a range that considers a broader market that wasn’t necessarily thought of before!"

"I actually enjoy my body!"

"My whole life, I’ve been tested in all that I do"

"I’ve always dared to put myself through numerous tests again, knowing it’s worth a try because I’ve learned more from my failures than my wins"

"You need to dive into the unknown to discover your full potential"

"In a world where everything seems structured and perfect, people appreciate engaging with someone who portrays the truths of life"

"it’s always liberating to know you’re not alone"

"Acting is a job for me and, trust me, there’s nothing glamorous about it behind the scenes"

"every job requires discipline, professionalism and a sense of enthusiasm to perform at your best!"

"I’ve learned acting is somewhat spiritual; you’re as real or believable as the amount of Commitment you invest in it"

"Beauty is seen as a commodity in society"

"Music has always been the heartbeat of everything I do"

"I want to relay a story of owning your power, your being and success as a woman in a sassy, vibrant yet soulful way"

"Letting go of perfection and trusting my instincts was the hardest part, but also the most freeing."

"I have always felt challenged before because I was never prepared and just went with the flow of the character"

"It’s amazing what happens when you apply yourself."

"I have been put in rooms where I felt like I didn’t belong. For the longest time I didn’t realise I actually grew up in this industry because I was just going through it"

"Don’t fight people’s battle in the industry. I’m not saying be mute to any injustices of the industry, because if you are an actor in the industry those are your battles"

"But people’s battles that don’t involve you, stay out of them. When you are young in the industry your heart is so open and you just speak up even when it’s not your place. You wonder why the adults are quiet"

"The insatiable appetites of instant communication have necessitated a whole new set of media ground rules, pedicated not only on the recording of fact but also on the projection of glamour and image and promise. The result of this cultural nymphomania is that we have become a nation of ten-minute celebrities. People, issues and causes hit the charts like rock groups, and with approximately as much staying power."

"I had been exposed to the motion picture industry at oblique angles ever since I arrived in Los Angeles in 1964, and some of its working arrangements seemed to me far more magical than that glamour for which the Industry was noted: there was the way in which failure escalated the possibilities of success, the way in which price bore no relation to demand. There was the way in which millions of dollars were gambled on ephemeral, unpredictable and, uncomfortably often, invalid ideas of marketability. There was the way that many, perhaps most, people in the Industry remained unconscious of their own myths and superstitions. There was the Eldorado mood of life in the capital, the way in which social and economic fortunes could shoot up or plummet down, as in a mining boom town, on no more than rumors, the hint of a rich vein, the gossip that the lode was played out."

"Hollywood is a technological crapshoot."