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My philosophy as a filmmaker is to inform and entertain at the same time. And when I went away from documentaries into miniseries like 'Roots,' I did the reverse. Instead of just entertaining, I want to inform at the same...

Quotes by David L. Wolper

I've said in the primary race repeatedly that a Labour Party that I lead would be a true red Labour Party, be very clear about its social democratic roots and its social democratic agenda.

Quotes by David Cunliffe

We must draw on our early roots and remind people why the Labour party was created and who it sought to represent. We have never been a sectional party promoting self-interest, but instead a force for engaging self-reliance and self-determination.

Quotes by David Blunkett

I'll never forget where I'm from, never forget my roots. It doesn't matter where I live. I'm English, simple as that.

Quotes by David Beckham

Sturdy gospel roots that go deep into rich spiritual soil strengthen and steady us in times of trial and difficulty.

Quotes by David A. Bednar

We have our roots in country, and that's our foundation, but we pull from a lot.

Quotes by Dave Haywood

I'm certainly proud to be Cuban American, and it's a fantastic opportunity for anybody - regardless of their ethnicity or nationality. It does carry a measure or pride to know where you're from and to know what your roots are.

Quotes by Danny Pino

I am proud of my Sindhi roots.

Quotes by Dalip Tahil

The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.

Dalai Lama

I liked back in the sixties where you'd turn on the radio and go 'Oh that's Hendrix, that's Creedence Clearwater, that's The Doors, there's The Grass Roots, The Monkees, there's Big Brother.' You could just instantly hear it and tell....

Quotes by Creed Bratton

I've got wealth and fame but I haven't changed my roots.

Quotes by Craig Charles

What does it take to win in New Hampshire? Grass roots and financial resources.

Quotes by Corey Lewandowski

The roots of Cuban music are in my head.

Quotes by Compay Segundo

Agriculture has deep roots both in my life and in Arkansas' history.

Quotes by Conner Eldridge

I was 7 years old when 'Roots' was first broadcast, and my parents gathered all us kids around the TV to learn about how we got here. But it wasn't until I sat down and immersed myself in the research...

Quotes by Colson Whitehead

I try to stay very, very true to my roots and my lifestyle and I wanted to be able to share that with my fans.

Quotes by Cody Simpson

My introduction of Whitney was that if there's going to be one performer for the next generation who combined the beauty and lyric phrasing of a Lena Horne with those Gospel fiery roots of an Aretha Franklin, it would be...

Quotes by Clive Davis

Brazil is where I have to be, where I have my roots.

Quotes by Clarice Lispector

Loyalty to the true, core values and roots of democracy is what makes a true patriot, not loyalty to a symbol of the country.

Quotes by Cindy Sheehan

Rap is supposed to be about keeping it real and not relinquishing your roots in the community. Without that, it's just posturing. Somebody who claims to speak for the 'hood don't need no private jet.

Quotes by Chuck D

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this collection of "roots" quotes cover?
It ranges from stand-up comedy as personal roots, to a filmmaker's connection to origin, reconnecting with culture after leaving home young, and historical research into roots.
Is there a quote connecting stand-up comedy to roots?
Yes: "When I'm not on T.V. or working on a movie, I'm on the road doing stand-up. That's my roots."
Does a quote discuss a filmmaker's connection to roots?
Yes: "A filmmaker can never be distant from his roots."
Is there a personal story about reconnecting with cultural roots?
Yes: "I was eight when I left Sarajevo, so I didn't really know very much about my culture and it was so important for me to go back to my roots and meet the people."
Is there a quote about researching historical roots?
Yes: "As far as I'm concerned, if you want to find out about the last day of WWII or the roots of the Indian Mutiny, get thee to a books catalogue." See the Family collection for more on personal origins.

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