Independence : (1626)

" I’ve never done a lot of collaborations. Truthfully, artists most of the time are so busy, they never get a chance to get in the studio and be personal with a record. " - Omarion

" I’ve been around long enough for people to know who I am and what my contributions are. They know me as more than just an artist. I think they know me as a woman as well. " - Aretha Franklin

" Learn how to make your own weaves. It will help you save a lot of money in the long run! " - GloZell

" My mom has made it possible for me to be who I am. Our family is everything. Her greatest skill was encouraging me to find my own person and own independence. " - Charlize Theron

" I eat an egg every morning, and when I’m done, I almost always have the thought: ‘There. Now even if I’m captured and starved, I’ll be able to live off the protein of that egg for a while.’ " - Miranda July

" I haven’t gone out of my way to seek advice from people I don’t know. " - Lando Norris

" I’ve never particularly liked travelling with large groups or being told where to go by somebody else. I prefer to find out for myself. " - Michael Palin

" I am in awe of women who have full family lives and seem to work round the clock in the 24/7 news cycle. " - Jill Abramson

" An independent Scotland – like all countries – will face challenges, and we will have our ups and downs. But the decisions about how we use our wealth will be ours. " - Nicola Sturgeon

" I can’t live in a world of dullards. So I think on that level, I’m definitely punk. " - Toyah Willcox