LL Cool J

Rapper

1968-01-14

LL Cool J is an American rapper and actor who became one of hip-hop's earliest mainstream stars in the 1980s. He is known for influential albums, crossover success, and a long career in both music and television.

Quotes by LL Cool J

To me, my peers are Bruce Springsteen and Mick Jagger. I'm not talking age-wise, but in terms of careers. Madonna. Those are my peers. And I'm okay with that.
Read quote
You've got to stay focused without being boring - because all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Skinny, but dull.
Read quote
I think fitness is important. I think a healthy lifestyle is important. I think putting positive energy out there is important and just staying connected with the people.
Read quote
We need to make sure that there's art in the school. Why? Why should art be in the school? Because if art isn't in a school, then a guy like Steve Jobs doesn't get a chance to really express himself because in order for art to meet technology, you need art.
Read quote
Sometimes you've just got to grab an apple - or grapes, or strawberries. Something that's healthy but maybe a little bit more adventurous, if you can see fruit as adventurous.
Read quote
When adversity strikes, that's when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on.
Read quote
The secret to it all is just to enjoy what you're doing. This is not working at the coal face, this is not sweeping behind a restaurant. It's work, but it's not work. It gives me a different type of energy. I'm grateful for that.
Read quote
I do about 90 percent of my own stunts, and the things I can't do for insurance reasons, like swinging out of a flying helicopter, I wouldn't want to do anyway.
Read quote
I think the stuff that plays on the radio, the majority of it is for teenagers, which is okay. That's what pop radio is about. And some of it is great, and some of it is not.
Read quote
I am what I am, I'm doing very well in my life, and I'm thankful to God for that.
Read quote
Dreams don't have deadlines. I'm thinking of doing bigger and better things and having more fun with it.
Read quote
I'm a real person that cares about his art and cares about what he's doing. I have a heart and a soul and I want to touch people and give.
Read quote
I am a real person that cares about his art and cares about what he's doing - I have a heart and a soul and want to touch people and give.
Read quote
Let me tell you something - compared to a TV-drama production schedule, touring is not strenuous.
Read quote
Stay focused, go after your dreams and keep moving toward your goals.
Read quote
I don't think you should go around talking trash about people because I think that's how you get your hat handed to you.
Read quote
You have to always continue to strive no matter how hard things get, no matter how troubled you feel. No matter how tough things get, no matter how many times you lose, you keep trying to win.
Read quote
If you do cardio one day and the next day you can do weights, do it that way. If you need to do it at night or in the morning, do it that way. Whatever you need to get it done, just get it done.
Read quote
Do what you love; you'll be better at it. It sounds pretty simple, but you'd be surprised how many people don't get this one right away.
Read quote
I think when you move past your fear and you go after your dreams wholeheartedly, you become free.
Read quote