Quotes About Participation

Anyone who's had a casual conversation with his neighbors or is cognizant of reality TV should already be petrified of democracy.

A lot of reality TV is repellent, but that doesn't diminish the qualities of some of the people who take part. There are decent people in there who have no alternatives.

I realized that public affairs were also my affairs.

I wrote so much about fandom and participation for NPR that I eventually realized my most fertile way of participating in music is to actually play it, at least in a way that made the most sense to me.

I think reasonable people could agree that, at some point, there's enough income that someone should be expected to participate in the health-care system.

I'd like to think I have good recall of games I've been a part of and plays I've been a part of.

The ADA prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities receive the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the mainstreams of American life, which includes participating in government programs and services.

We are committed to a continuous engagement with our people to explain government policies, receive advice and criticism.

You can't put your name, recognition, your money in a company without having share in the control.

If I am elected leader, my shadow opposition team will actively incorporate the policy contributions of all our members by instituting policy action committees as recommend by the 2010 National Review.

I first began with the recorder in our community music school. After that, I played horn and participated in the school orchestra.

I wasn't on 'You Really Got Me,' but I did play on the Kinks' records.

All I want to do is sing on other people's records.

Much of the aid we first gave to Russia we took away from what we promised Britain. So in a sense, Britain participated in a very real way in the recovery of Russia.

We recycle everything in my house. I'm not into any particular organizations, but I'm doing my part and that makes me feel okay.

Just like it would be wrong to have a player referee a game, it's wrong for election officials to participate in federal campaigns.

It is difficult to understand these people who democratically take part in elections and a referendum, but are then incapable of democratically accepting the will of the people.

I'm a very hands-on person; I don't just want to give my name to something and not be a big part of it.

I'm not in the business of telling people 'DIY or die,' but I do think it's important to be as hands-on with what you're doing as possible.

Instead of just being the person that's like: 'Gosh, that's cool that people are doing stuff and good luck. Do you need me to write a check? I can do that,' I've always just been very hands-on.

I feel like it's harder to get women to show up for movies.

I enjoy the crowds. It's not that hard to talk to them, to have fun with them.

People should be going to shows to have fun and express themselves - just enjoy it!

Football is for everyone, no matter what background you're from, what age, what level you play at. This is what it's all about: coming out today, having a good time, and getting involved.