And no book gives a deeper insight into the inner life of the Negro, his struggles and his aspirations, than, The Souls of Black Folk.
When I began working in not-for-profits, it was taking a vow of poverty, which eliminated huge numbers of folks.
Some folks think I painted Lincoln from life, but I haven't been around that long. Not quite.
Both 'The Wire' and 'Queer as Folk' had a big scope. They were panoramas, telling ambitious stories about two cities, Baltimore and Manchester, for the first time.
Some of the folks on both sides might be sincere, but it does seem as if it is only the opposition that cares about the Bill of Rights most of the time.
[first lines] Border Cop: Uh, you folks American citizens?
I think religion is a mistake - I'm exhausted by its self-righteousness. I think atheists should start screaming for attention like religious folks do.
I think that if you make a strong statement of principle, even if the folks disagree with you, people will respect you for it.
You can't have a United States if you are telling some folks that they can't get on the train. There is a cracking point where a society collapses.
I see a lot of connections between folk and punk music just because they're both subcorporate music - I mean, traditionally.
The big turning point, really, was the Beatles' influence on American folk music, and then Roger took it to the next step, and then along came the Lovin' Spoonful and everybody else.
I've spent hours and hours doing research into Appalachian folk music. My grandfather was a fiddler. There is something very immediate, very simple and emotional, about that music.
From chain gangs to folk songs to intelligent soul, America has created musicians dedicated to truth, justice, and a better American Way.
When millions of Americans are tightening their belts, folks have the right to expect their elected officials to do the same.
Like all right-listening folk, I am an implacable enemy of all muzak.
I'm a writer first and a singer second.
Every singer eventually gets around to a Christmas disc.
Yes, I am a good singer.
I'm not a singer, and I'm not a brilliant dancer.
Christina Aguilera is an incredible musician and singer.
My sis, Gabi, is also an actor and singer.
