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Miles Davis Musician
World

"With "We Are The World," I can't even eat when I watch that on television. If I'm eatin' some food, I have to put it down. I feel very strongly about that."

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Muhammad Ali Boxer, Activist
World

"When one man of popularity can let the world know the problem, he might lose a few dollars himself. He might lose his life. But he's helping millions."

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Kofi Annan Diplomat, Politician
World

"This is a day on which we pay our respects to those who have endured the unimaginable. This is an occasion for the world to speak up against the unspeakable. It is long overdue that a day be dedicated to remembering and supporting the many victims and survivors of torture around the world."

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Kurt Cobain Musician, Singer-Songwriter
World

"I have to admit I've found myself doing the same things that a lot of other rock stars do or are forced to do. Which is not being able to respond to mail, not being able to keep up on current music, and I'm pretty much locked away a lot. The outside world is pretty foreign to me."

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Queen Rania of Jordan Queen consort, Philanthropist
World

"I'm amazed by the misconceptions about Muslim women and the Arab world that I hear, and that really does hurt me."

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