AJ Tracey Quotes

People say to me, Oh, it's so wonderful that you're writing about real things, and that it's a political thing to do, and I say, look-to be in my position and not say anything is a hell of a political thing. You need to think politically, otherwise you'll be one of these people who says, Oh, this person's saying this and that person's saying that, and I'm confused. And I say, yeah, because you want to be confused.

I've always been the most vocal person socially about things that I feel are important.

I think it's so important for somebody like me to stand up for the things I believe in and speak up on things I don't think are right.

I think my mom exposed me to the concept of using your voice for anything you care about.

I know what my causes are. And I care about them, so I'd rather get out there and talk about them than just play it safe.

I would rather be alone and a loud voice for action than be silent.

I'm not out looking for a cause. They sort of find me or find my heart. But sure, there's always time for that. My big mouth can talk all the time.

Pearl Jam doesn't just sing about issues they care about. These guys walk it like they talk it.

I've never done anything so political before. I've spent years shouting my mouth off about serious issues over dinner tables but never really had the confidence to express my views in a song.

Rarely do celebrities and actors speak up for what they believe in.

At some point, Twitter hash tags are not enough. Eventually, you have to stand up.

I'm going to save my public voice largely for the issues where I have some depth.

I think, in my own life, I'm pretty political. I think I have some very strong ideals, and I struggle a lot with it. I struggle a lot with feeling like, 'I have a platform; should I be saying more?'

Some people are diplomatic, some people are outspoken, but the next generation is very clear. People are speaking their mind out. People are worried about other things besides their own careers. It's not accurate to say that they don't speak out.

I got into this sport to make a statement.

I feel like you have to use the platform you're given to voice concerns and also to praise things when they need to be praised.

I know I have a voice, and I want to use that voice as much as I can to bring things forward.

I think if it is something an actor believes in and has an opinion on it, then there is no better way to use that platform.

It is very important to be vocal about what you feel about a certain issue.

I want to continue to speak out on issues that matter to me. I want to have even more of a voice.

I feel it's selfish when you don't use your voice, because then you're just relishing the attention - you're not using it for good.

World is not designed for you to win; it's designed to be played. It's designed for you to play your position until a certain point, when you get a chance to actually do some good, make a statement, get on your soapbox and say something.

I believe in voicing out your opinions.

Nothing will change unless you talk about it.

I come from South America and it's part of our culture to speak out. It's a lot healthier.