“I have been very lucky: my writing has taken me across the world, and I have seen some extraordinary sites and sights.” Quote by Michael Scott
“I'm always writing - its what I like to do. But when I'm not writing, I'm reading.” WritingReading Author:Michael Scott
“I had to adjust to living in a Third World country, which means that things people in the U.S. take for granted-like hot running water whenever you turn on the tap-are not always available.” PeopleWorldMeanCountryRunningTurnsWaterThirdsHotAvailableGrantedTurn-onThird WorldRunning WaterThird World Countries Author:Assata Shakur
“Being in Cuba has allowed me to live in a society that is not at war with itself. There is a sense of community. It's a given in Cuba that, if you fall down, the person next to you is going to help you get up.” IfsPersonsWarHelpingFallNextGivenCommunityGet UpFalling DownCuba Author:Assata Shakur
“There's something about approaching 50 that's very liberating. Political struggle has always been a 24-hour-a-day job for me. I felt I could never take time out for myself. Now I feel I owe it to myself to develop in ways I've been putting off all my life.” WayFeelsJobsPoliticalFeltHoursStruggleTake TimeLiberatingDay JobsPolitical Struggle Author:Assata Shakur
“I'm crafting a vision of my life that involves creativity. And Cuban society allows me to do this. I know it's harder in the U.S. where so many people are just grateful to have a job.” PeopleKnowsJobsVisionCreativityHarderGratefulCuban Author:Assata Shakur
“I've tried as much as possible to avoid the standard nine-to-five thing. I've tried to organize my life so that I can move around, change the rhythm and the tempo.” I CanMovingFiveStandardsNineRhythmOrganizeTempo Author:Assata Shakur
“I really prefer to be kind of anonymous. Because when people know your whole history, they have a tendency to relate to you differently and maybe put you up on a pedestal. I want people to just be normal with me. I just want to live my life.” PeopleKnowsWantKindWholeNormalTendenciesRelateBe KindLiving My LifePedestal Author:Assata Shakur
“Cubans understand that theirs is a country that provides sanctuary for people fleeing oppression. As a nation, they are very proud of this stance. They don't care how much the U.S. government badgers or attacks them.” PeopleCountryGovernmentCareNationsProudDon't CareOppressionSanctuaryStanceCubanFleeingBadgers Author:Assata Shakur
“Cuba has its own moral system and priorities. That's what keeps it going, the belief that the country can control its own destiny.” CountryBeliefMoralDestinyPrioritiesCuba Author:Assata Shakur
“I don't have to live up to that Superwoman myth. I can cry and be human and lean on people who take care of me. That can be very liberating.” PeopleHumansI CanCareCryTake CareMythLiberatingTake Care Of MeSuperwoman Author:Assata Shakur