Kenny Stills Quotes

I was able to realize that I definitely want to make sure that I use my voice, as it gets bigger and bigger, in the world for good.

I'm always wondering what else I could be doing. It never feels enough to just use my platform. I'm happy to give a voice to people who may not be heard half as much, but I'm always wondering what else I could be doing, since my position almost requires me to do more. And I want to do more.

I've been an activist since my late teens. I take this very seriously and try to use the gift that's been given to me - access to the media - as positively as I can.

To see that I have this huge platform now, and so many people are listening to what I have to say, it really makes me want to orientate toward something that would really educate people, create awareness, do something more than just show them a cute outfit or what I'm having for lunch.

I always knew I had to find a way to be a catalyst for positive change.

I only want to use my status as a comic actor to bring about a difference to society.

I'd like to be out in the city every day, listening to what people are saying and asking about what they need. I'd like to inspire others by doing as much as I can to help people who are trying to make a better life for themselves and others.

I'm from a very politically and socially conscious family. My mother always made a point of making us look at what was going on around us and take stock of our part in it.

I'm doing a very funny show in which we talk about issues. I speak at Aids charities and things. It's great to do something fun with our days and yet we're told we're doing something important.

One of the things that defines a TEDster is you've taken your passion, and you've turned it into stewardship. You actually put action to the issues you care about.

It is not enough to show people how to live better: there is a mandate for any group with enormous powers of communication to show people how to be better.

I want to spark ideas and conversations and inspire people to take active roles in their communities, relationships and their well-being.

If I'm able to use my voice to do good in the world then I definitely want to do that.

There's a world to save. Don't let anybody tell you you can't change the world. You can, and you have a moral responsibility to try.

I always say, as an actress, I get to portray the human condition, but as an activist, I get to change the human condition.

There was just this stage where I realised that people were listening to what I was saying and I could actually say something I believe in and, like... why wasn't I doing that? It's not because I think I have a responsibility as a pop star or whatever; it's because I think I have a responsibility as a human being.

After the Winter Olympics in 2006, I realized I had a platform to speak about causes that were important to me - and people would listen.

I was very engaged in my communities throughout college, but I never thought of it as political.

I will make a conscious effort to pick up roles which give a social message besides being entertaining.

As athletes and pro sports franchises, we have the responsibility to use our platform to affect positive change in the community. I take it seriously.

The challenge is to become part of the struggle, to make a positive difference.

I want to make a difference with people who want to make a difference, doing something that makes a difference.

I really appreciate when people use their fame and their voice for more than just self-promotion, starting a dialogue about a topic or an issue much bigger than themselves.

It doesn't matter how strong your opinions are. If you don't use your power for positive change, you are, indeed, part of the problem.

I can't tell you how important it is for people on the public stage to utilize that stage in a constructive, positive way. When you're in the public eye, you have a decision to make - whether you are going to be an influence or not.