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“My own experience is that you get as much information as you can and then you pay attention to your intuition, to your informed instinct.”

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Colin Powell

Colin Powell, born on April 5, 1937, is a former United States Secretary of State known for his significant contributions to American politics and the military. He served as the National Security Advisor and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Powell is renowned for his exceptional leadership and diplomatic skills, becoming the first African American Secretary of State in U.S. history. more

“I do sometimes miss doing that lighter, more humorous work, and I find there's a heavier responsibility that goes along with a literary reputation. You have to start knowing what you're talking about and you have to go have public conversations with writers. That's been pretty intense; I have to really stay on top of things in a way I didn't before.”

Way Sometimes Responsibility Talking Knowing Missing Conversation Humorous Intense Reputation Lighters

Author:Alison Bechdel

“Basically, my work is play. It never actually feels that way - I'm always aiming to attain that state. But I get to do for a living what I did as a child for fun, and that's pretty cool.”

Way Feels Children States Play Fun

Author:Alison Bechdel

“My job as an artist is to present the material. My job as a woman is to receive from it what I need.”

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Author:Octavia Spencer

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