It's been important to me to be a good activist, a good thinker, a good musician, a good singer, and a good entertainer. You can't do it all, but I have walked those delicate lines as best I know how. Holly Near activistdelicateentertainer Change image and share on social
When the students were killed at Kent State, the cast voted to do a demonstration from the stage, and I abstained. Holly Near abstaincastdemonstration Change image and share on social
I like this life. I like it when it's hard, and I like it better when it's not, but I know you don't get the sweet part without the bitter. Holly Near bitterhardlife Change image and share on social
People love to hear the mistakes you've made. Holly Near havehearlove Change image and share on social
My creativity and my political work are linked. I don't do this work out of guilt or out of responsibility. Holly Near creativityguiltlink Change image and share on social
Once women are not excluded, I don't think any of us will give a damn what pronouns are used. That wasn't the point. Holly Near damnexcludegive Change image and share on social
The war on drugs is a war against the communities. Holly Near communitydrugwar Change image and share on social
I'm not allowing my perspective to be dictated by the dominant culture. Holly Near allowculturedictate Change image and share on social
When we make mistakes, say, I'm blessed that I have an opportunity to learn from this. Holly Near blesslearnmake Change image and share on social
My parents encouraged thought. You'll get through life better if you learn how to think. Holly Near encouragelearnlife Change image and share on social
