Wasted
Official Mix tapes, No Ceilings (2009)
The Great Master of Thought (Amen- Vol.3), Observing management
“The war in Iraq was misconceived from start to finish — if it has a finish.”
Speech at the National Press Club (2004)
Context: The war in Iraq was misconceived from start to finish — if it has a finish. It is a war of choice, not of necessity, as President Bush claims. It goes without saying that Saddam was a tyrant, and it is good to be rid of him. But in invading Iraq as we did, without a second UN resolution, we violated international law. By mistreating and even torturing prisoners, we violated the Geneva conventions. President Bush has boasted that we do not need a permission slip from the international community, but our disregard for international law has endangered our security, particularly the security of our troops.
“It's not how you start, but it's how you finish.”
Upon winning four Gold medals after the silver medal in his first race in Rome 2009.
“Whatever you start, finish well!”
Source: Your Job-Hunt Ltd – Advice from an Award-Winning Asian Headhunter (2003), p.109
Video Music Awards 2009, Taylor Swift and Kanye West https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUHQpCM7yyY (video)
"School Spirit"
Lyrics, The College Dropout (2004)
"5 Questions for Wong Kar Wai" in Notebook Feature (19 March 2021) https://mubi.com/notebook/posts/5-questions-for-wong-kar-wai
