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“I like to be misunderstood because it means I am doing something different.”

About Kanye West

Born 1977

American rapper, songwriter, producer, designer, and entrepreneur whose work has shaped contemporary hip-hop, fashion, and popular culture.

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“I feel like I'm too busy writing history to read it.”

“I refuse to accept other people's ideas of happiness for me.”

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“People always say you can't please everybody. I think you can.”

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“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”

“Art is not the possession of the few who are recognized writers, painters, musicians; it is the authentic expression of any and all individuality.”

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.”

“You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”

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“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”