Lucille Clifton Quotes

'Sexy' is being independent, being confident and having fun.

Focus on yourself -- do what you want, when you want, without having to consider anyone else's agenda.

Dressing for yourself and not a man is definitely something I advocate.

Freedom lies in being bold.

Yes, you must have the courage of being free.

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.

I guess my personality is that of a modern, strong Chinese woman. I don't believe in destiny. There are many things that can be changed. I don't like to be defeated by difficulties. I love freedom, so when I am shaping a character, I usually do it the way I want. I always find some part of my own character in a role.

I had always been a free spirit and always gotten what I wanted.

But I found that disappointing people is a good thing, because disapproval is freedom.

I don't have anything to prove anymore. I don't have a record deal, no one has any expectations, I'm in a position of freedom. I don't need anyone's approval.

I'm a big believer in everybody being themselves. If not doing a swimsuit calendar is yourself, that's great. But if doing a swimsuit calendar is yourself, then you should be able to do it. What I do outside the car adds to who I am and expresses a different side of me.

I'm beyond caring what anyone expects of me anymore.

Dare to be Free.

If sex and creativity are often seen by dictators as subversive activities, it’ s because they lead to the knowledge that you own your own body (and with it your own voice), and that’ s the most revolutionary insight of all.

I am myne owene woman, wel at ese

I get to decide how my body shows up in any space. When I'm walking into a place like the Globes, I want to make it very clear that how I show up is to further the freedom of everybody.

Being independent is everything. That's all I know.

The staging for 'Monsters' is all about me getting free. In the beginning I'm like tied, in a dark place... until I am scared no more, and I'm taking the lead of my life, I'm being the queen of my life, I'm ruling the world! In the end I'm taking a risk, but I'm taking the leap of faith.

Being independent opens the doors to so many other things for you.

I think that being confident gives you more freedom. It liberates you, helps you have the courage to do things on the football pitch.

I don't care what people think anymore. I don't think I've got anything to prove.

I can't let anybody tell me what I'm going to be.

Going braless is one's freedom.

You don't have to wait for anyone's approval to do things.

At my age...I'm going to do what I want and I haven't got time for anything else.