"When you go to war, both sides lose totally."
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"And the more you are active about something you love, the world is going to be a better place."
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"Bless you for your jealousy; it is a sign of empathy."
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"It is very difficult for us to know we love somebody because it is an insecure position to be in. But in the end, it is important to be honest about your love because life is not that long."
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"The war industry people are very together; they know exactly what they want; they don't even have to talk to each other. The peace industry people are just intellectuals who are very critical of each other... Unless the peace industry is powerful, we're always going to have war. It is as simple as that."
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"If people want to make war they should make a color war, and paint each others’ cities up in the night in pinks and greens."
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"Art is an effort to make you walk a half an inch above ground."
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"Being alone is very difficult."
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"I think that there is a sort of spiritual power that is translating into our bodies as we perform. Performers give, and giving is so important. It can heal. That is my experience, anyway."
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"Dancing is a very healthy thing to do for our body."
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"I don't think you should always stay calm in a tense situation, because you might not ever confront the problem. Maybe it's better to actually let yourself be tense - and find a solution."
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"If you have too many quotes from other people in your head, you can't create. You have to keep your head empty. That's why I am constantly enjoying the sky, the park, the walk."
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"you don't need talent to be an artist. 'Artist' is just a frame of mind. Anybody can be an artist, anybody can communicate if they are desperate enough."
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"These days, DJ's are the ones who are bringing fresh sounds to the music world. In fact, they are creating a new spatial music. They are the space transformers of the universe."
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"When people don't understand my work, I don't feel like explaining."
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"Why do they cover Paul's songs but never mine?"
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"I'm kind of honored to be a dragon lady. The dragon is a very powerful, mythical animal."
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"Art for me is like breathing. When I stop breathing, what happens?"
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"I get very sad when I think about Vietnam where there seems to be no choice but violence. This violence goes on for centuries perpetuating itself."
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"But think of the violence, it could happen to your kids."
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