Tarana Burke Quotes

'No' is an entire sentence in itself. No means no, and when somebody says it, you need to stop.

The first and only principle of sexual ethics: the accuser is always in the wrong.

The only power you have is the word no.

Unless someone truly has the power to say no, they never truly have the power to say yes.

If I want to kiss, I shall kiss. If I am told that a lovemaking scene is integral to the script, I will consider it.

It was not pre-arranged. It just happened that the driver made a demand and I just didn't feel like obeying his demand. I was quite tired after spending a full day working.

In the end, the actor's main power is the power to say, 'No.'

Freedom works both ways. They're free to keep their mouths shut. .I'm also free not to give the money.

I have learned that it's OK for me to say no to things.

You don't ever have to feel pushed into anything.

If I don't like anything I say no to it.

If a female actor is not comfortable with how a scene is shot and says no, it means no. They should not go ahead with the scene.

The way in which you share your body must be a CHOICE. Support these women and do not look at these pictures.

We need to respect choices that women make.

Objectivity is almost a choice you make. As a burlesque performer, I didn't choose to be objectified.

I have an expression I use as I've gone around the world through my career: 'You never tell another man or woman what's in their interest. They know their interest better than you know their interest.'

I don't work with people who ask me questions.

Yes, I feel I've got something to say. If people want to listen, that's great, and if they don't, that's their choice.

You have to do what you want to do, and I genuinely believe that if you start interacting in the world that way that there is a respect in that.

I want to be intentional about my freedom - in choosing it, honoring it, and protecting it. One of the best feelings I know is feeling truly free.

There really is something raw about sexuality that's real and good and we must continue to learn to not be ashamed of it. But - we have to honor the reality of practicing safer sex.

I've always said to my men friends, If you really care for me, darling, you will give me territory. Give me land, give me land.

I pick and choose what I want to do at any given time, and what not to do, importantly. My agents, I won't hear about any offers or options.

It really bothers me when a guy is controlling. Don't just say 'I'm picking the place' - ask me where I want to go!

A woman's body is her body and what she wears or does not wear is her choice. Get over it and move on.