My parents had been involved in the labor movement; if we'd grown up in the city, we would have been red-diaper babies. Holly Near babycitydiaper Change image and share on social
To my great surprise and pleasure, I have had dinner with most of the people living with whom I would like to have dinner. Holly Near dinnergreatlive 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
You can't just leave out one part; the bread won't rise if the yeast isn't there. Holly Near breadleavepart Change image and share on social
To be always in a state of wonder is a kind of sensitivity that can sometimes be an extraordinary blessing and sometimes a real pain. Holly Near blessextraordinarykind 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
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
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
Leaping away from my mistakes has propelled me forward. It has great force behind it. It makes for great storytelling. Holly Near forceforwardgreat Change image and share on social
