Sometimes I wonder if I got lulled into not wanting things because I grew up black in this country. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes black country grow
Inspiration is one thing and you can't control it, but hard work is what keeps the ship moving. Good luck means, work hard. Keep up the good work. Kevin Eubanks controlgoodhard Change image and share on social
It is hard for a black man to just be himself. We spend so much time in defense of something that is indefensible because there is nothing to defend. Kevin Eubanks blackdefenddefense Change image and share on social
I was playing violin for a long time, about 6 years. It takes a while. You need very patient people in your house when you have a violin. Kevin Eubanks houselongpatient Change image and share on social
You make your first album, you make some money, and you feel like you still have to show face, like 'I still go to the projects.' I'm like, why? Your job is to inspire people from your neighborhood to get out. You grew up there. What makes you think it's so cool? Jay-Z albumcoolface share on social
Having a Congress with a more diverse educational and professional background would serve the country well. And given the budget challenges facing America today, we might benefit from a few more cold, calculating problem solvers, and fewer courtroom impresarios. John Sununu americabackgroundbenefit share on social
I don't think of people as black or white. It's a question of are they photogenic or not? I don't think anyone says, 'Let's book her. She's black.' I think they say, 'Let's book her. She's good.' We've come that far. Eileen Ford blackbookgood share on social