in light of recent events..

Kanye West on Charlie Rose 2/7/05 (start at 15 min)

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only thing certain is death
so life is a game
say things to get a rise out of people
help other people out

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the goal of “in da club” is to feel good
perceived as violent and gangster
but it’s the ultimate birthday song

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what do i fear
i fear not having an idea
i breathe creativity
and if i don’t have an idea, i’m dead

GO FOR THE GUT.  boxer in the ring, he doesn’t win by tko.  he goes for the gut.  speak from the soul

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i’m no nas, i’m no jay-z
but i’m gettin pretty nice
me and dave chappelle blew at the same time, and we’re the same person
we talk about race, but we speak with humor

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back when i was 17 i saw getting big as having to do things.  responsibility with being powerful.  russell simmons.
now it’s responsible to help as many people as i can

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i dropped out of school in order to learn