I was going mad. One day, I just started writing, and it was like therapy because I was in a position where I couldn't rage. I never expected to be a writer; it's a different world than I ever expected to be in. John Trudell dayexpectmad share on social
I am just a human being trying to make it in a world that is rapidly losing its understanding of being human. John Trudell humanlosemake Change image and share on social
I wasn't interested in having to live with a camera - I have a hard enough time getting along with myself. I don't need cameras around and all that action. John Trudell actioncamerahard Change image and share on social
Before Little Bighorn, Sitting Bull had dream of soldiers falling from the sky. John Trudell bighornbulldream Change image and share on social
From activist stage, I just spoke and said whatever I had to say. When the writing started, I would just read it. Then I had the interest into going into musical aspects. When that happened in '86, I liked the result of work we did in the studio. John Trudell activistaspecthappen share on social
I have a real interest in working with younger Native artists. I think it's a very important way for Native people to communicate the realities of our culture and remember our ancestors. John Trudell ancestorartistcommunicate Change image and share on social
We cannot change the political system, we cannot change the economic system, we cannot change the social system, until the people control the land, and then we take it out of the hands of that sick minority that chooses to pervert the meaning and the intention of humanity. John Trudell changechoosecontrol share on social
I'm not a musician making words to go with my music. John Trudell makemusicmusician Change image and share on social
I knew I had to stop running. I had to be in a place. Los Angeles became that place. John Trudell angelesknowlos Change image and share on social
