I woke up. I was like, "Look, you can do anything you want - and you want a lot of things, so you should get to work."
Shane SmithThe greatest propaganda coup of the American right has been to convince its citizens that we are in the grip of a liberal conspiracy.
Shane SmithI want to be like Tom Freston. Tom just flies around everywhere, gets to make movies, gets to start TV shows, hang out with cool people and do whatever he wants.
Shane SmithI'm addicted to when people are bringing you around their country, telling you their stories. They become so enthusiastic, so passionate.
Shane SmithSometimes we ask ourselves 'Why?' Why do I continue to smile, to give, to live? Why do I continue to stand, despite the ferocity of the wind that keeps blowing, that keeps slapping against my face, creating a pressure that says 'fall'? Why I don't I listen to those who call me a fool because I continue to love despite my hurt? I don't know what tomorrow brings; I don't know if my troubles will seize or if my sorrows will continue. But this much I do know - I will continue to hold out, I will continue to press on, until my blessing comes.
Shane Smith