Michelle Obama

Lawyer, Author, First Lady

Michelle Obama is a former First Lady of the United States, known for her advocacy on education, health, and military families, as well as her bestselling memoir, 'Becoming.'

Born
January 17, 1964
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"During the first campaign, one of my jobs as my husband's spouse was to travel around the country and really listen to women. There were voices that were new to me: the voices of military spouses, many of them women, and veterans.... I was overwhelmed by their challenges, and the notion that we as a country don't even know that these women exist, because we live in a country where one percent of the population protects the rights and freedoms of the other 99 percent of us. I thought that if I had the opportunity to serve as First Lady, I was going to use this platform to be their voice."

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"Being president isn't anything like reality TV."

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"The realities are that, you know, as a black man, you know, Barack can get shot going to the gas station, you know."

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"Communities and countries and ultimately the world are only as strong as the health of their women."

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"I love that for Barack, there is no such thing as 'us' and 'them' - he doesn't care whether you're a Democrat, a Republican, or none of the above... he knows that we all love our country... and he's always ready to listen to good ideas... he's always looking for the very best in everyone he meets."

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"Being healthy isn't about inches, pounds, or how kids look - it's about how they feel and making sure they feel good about themselves. So rather than focusing on appearance, it's important to emphasize to kids that when we eat healthy food and stay active, we feel better, and we can perform better in everything we do, from athletics to academics."

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"Clearly this is a tough economic time, and a lot of families are hurting. So when we talk to parents, we talk about small changes for kids and things that don't cost extra money. Like adding water and eliminating sugary drinks and sodas. That's going to save money right there. Or adding a few more vegetables."

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"Fruits and vegetables for some kids are scary and not fun."

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"Do not ever let anyone make you feel like you don't matter, or like you don't have a place in our American story - because you do."

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"Elections aren't just about who votes, but who doesn't vote."

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"But, as potentially the first African American first lady, I was also the focus of another set of questions and speculations; conversations sometimes rooted in the fears and misperceptions of others. Was I too loud, or too angry, or too emasculating? Or was I too soft, too much of a mom, not enough of a career woman?"

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"The benefits of studying abroad are almost endless."

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"First and foremost, I wear what I love. That's what women have to focus on: what makes them happy and what makes them feel comfortable and beautiful. If I can have any impact, I want women to feel good about themselves and have fun with fashion."

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"When I get up and work out, I'm working out just as much for my girls as I am for me, because I want them to see a mother who loves them dearly, who invests in them, but who also invests in herself. It's just as much about letting them know as young women that it is okay to put yourself a little higher on your priority list."

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"I am desperate for change - now - not in 8 years or 12 years, but right now."

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"Let me tell you something: for the first time in my adult life, I am proud of my country, because it feels like hope is finally making a comeback."

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"Just do what works for you, because there will always be someone who think diffenrently."

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"Every day, through engagement in the arts, our children learn to open their imagination, to dream just a little bigger and to strive every day to reach those dreams."

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"What I know for sure is that all the sacrifice and challenges we face are worth it if we're creating a better future for our kids. I just think if the adults are always thinking about the world we want to leave for our kids, we're going to make the right choices every single time."

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