The revolution that takes place in your head, nobody will ever see that. Gil Scott-Heron More Quotes by Gil Scott-Heron More Quotes From Gil Scott-Heron A lot of folks are so busy trying to get their groceries together that they don't have time to do research. I have time. Maybe that's the main difference. Gil Scott-Heron differences together trying When we were doing the "Angel Dust" thing we got information from the National Institute of Drug Abuse because we knew that if we went out and said something about angel dust people were going to ask questions about it and we wanted to be sure we had all the information to deal with it when those questions came up. So it's all a question of being as prepared as possible out front, so that if you are going to deal with information it'll be correct. A lot of people won't check it out but some people will. Gil Scott-Heron dust angel people We understand what the difference is between what we understand and what the community understands about what we're doing because they have supported us long enough for me to stay out here, while other people who are doing other things have not. A lot of people have trouble pinning down what it is we do and how. But we don't have any trouble with that. As long as that's their problem, it's their problem. Gil Scott-Heron differences long people I think that the more people who speak out, and say things and take stands on positions that will better our community, the better off each and every other individual artist or otherwise, will be. Gil Scott-Heron speaks-out artist thinking Womenfolk raised me and I was full-grown before I knew I came from a broken home Gil Scott-Heron broken-homes broken home If you aren't having no fun, die, because you're running a worthless program, far as I'm concerned. Gil Scott-Heron program running fun I work hard at it [delivery of lyrics], just like I worked hard at getting my masters degree. It's not just something I sit down and do. You have to learn and keep learning. Gil Scott-Heron keep-learning The truth is that in this country you here you're more likely to be harassed, hurt, or killed if you're a minister speaking about progress for Black people than if you are a sure enough revolutionary. Gil Scott-Heron hurt country people I don't see any independent position that I'm in; it's rather inter-dependent. Gil Scott-Heron dependent position independent You know what has made me the happiest I've ever been? Seeing my son and daughter graduate from college. More than wanting them to be educated, I wanted them to be nice people. To see that they have become both is just a wonderful thing. Gil Scott-Heron daughter nice mother The revolution will not be televised. Gil Scott-Heron independence peace interesting I would say if you are familiar with our history and the history of our art and literature that you see a clear cut pattern of people wanting to contribute, not only artistically, but in some practical purpose, for the benefits of the community. Gil Scott-Heron cutting people art The way you get to know yourself is by the expression on other people's faces. Gil Scott-Heron expression people way As for money - when I have it, it's great. When I don't, I go get some. I've been a dishwasher, a gardener, a cleaner. Gil Scott-Heron dishwashers cleaners gardener You never cared enough to be Black Gil Scott-Heron black enough I cannot afford to watch Fox News. Gil Scott-Heron fox-news news watches My songs were always about the tone of voice rather than the words. Gil Scott-Heron tone voice song Our accomplishments show what kind of people we are. Gil Scott-Heron accomplishment kind people Well the first thing I want to say is mandate, my ass... We've been convinced that 26% of the registered voters is actually a mandate. We're all actors in this I suppose. Gil Scott-Heron voters actors want I am honestly not sure how capable I am of love. And I'm not sure why. Gil Scott-Heron honestly capable not-sure
