The SOLE and basic SOURCE of our strength is the solidarity of workers, peasants and the INTELLIGENTSIA, the solidarity of the nation, the solidarity of people who seek to live in dignity, truth, and in harmony with their CONSCIENCE.

At its most basic the DEMOCRATIC contract is a simple one: the RIGHT to vote comes with a RESPONSIBILITY to society, through tax payments and CITIZENSHIP.

More and more, JOB listings are exclusively AVAILABLE online and as technology evolves NEARLY EVERY occupation now requires a basic level of digital literacy with web navigation, EMAIL access and participation in social media.

Most of the time, I wear plain clothes or very simple, BASIC ones, and then I'll have a STATEMENT earring or SUNGLASSES.

My GRANDMOTHER had flawless skin just from using BASIC skincare - an old herbal REMEDY in the form of a white powder and cream. I don't actually know what was in it because when you're young, you're not interested in skincare, and I didn't want to walk around the HOUSE with a white face.

The basic thing nobody asks is why do PEOPLE take drugs of any sort? Why do we have these accessories to NORMAL LIVING to live? I mean, is there something wrong with society that's MAKING US so pressurized, that we cannot live without guarding ourselves against it?

Pastry school is great for a FOUNDATION and introducing you to BASIC TECHNIQUES, but it is really up to the chefs to PRACTICE, practice, practice and refine their techniques.

I think one of the basic TASKS in LIFE - one of the nice THINGS we can do for each other - is to take things that are horrible and scary and make them acceptable and less frightening and, if possible, funny. It feels great to SUCCEED at that.

A collection is not just one basic IDEA. It comes from SOMETHING that is in the air, something you SUDDENLY like and put down on paper and then work out.

If you're looking to MAKE a basic living SELLING and PLAYING your MUSIC, the Internet is all you really NEED.

I went to a seminar EARLY in my career on the craft of storytelling by Robert McKee. It was REALLY life altering. There are basic PRINCIPLES on how to craft an engaging STORY and he covers them well. He's got a book out, 'Story,' that I would HIGHLY recommend to anyone interested in improve their storytelling.

I'm a PRETTY BASIC surfer.

I like to read, especially nonfiction. I LOVE learning, so I STUDY languages, cook, learn basic HTML, and enjoy other activities that stimulate communication and the DARK recesses of my musician's BRAIN.