Russell Simmons Quotes
You've got to do things that promote what's important.
Simmons, Russell, and Chris Morrow. Do You!: 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success. Gotham Books, 2007.
See David Wilhelm for a modern political use.
At the time he was referring to having requirements to bury electrical and telephone cable rather than string them on unsightly poles. The utility companies claim that it is too expensive although many cities and suburban areas require underground cabling.
Russell Wendell Simmons is an American entrepreneur, record executive, writer, and film producer. He co-founded the hip-hop label Def Jam Recordings, and created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and Tantris. Simmons' net worth was estimated at $340 million in 2011.