Banks
Banks
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth15 June 1988
CountryUnited States of America
artful commercial
You have got to have an agent, ... It's a business. But I think there is a way to be artful and commercial at the same time.
believe understanding purpose
Since the beginning, Native Peoples lived a life of being in harmony with all that surrounds us. It is a belief that all humankind are related to each other. Each has a purpose, spirit and sacredness. It is an understanding with the Great Spirit or Creator that we will follow these ways. And in this understanding we believe we are related to all other living species...
native-american school responsibility
What we did in the 1960s and early 1970s was raise the consciousness of white America that this government has a responsibility to Indian people. That there are treaties; that textbooks in every school in America have a responsibility to tell the truth. An awareness reached across America that if Native American people had to resort to arms at Wounded Knee, there must really be something wrong. And Americans realized that native people are still here, that they have a moral standing, a legal standing. From that, our own people began to sense the pride.
stars moon sun
The Sun, Moon and Stars are there to guide us.
spiritual poverty foundation
When you have a spiritual foundation, you look at poverty differently then.
running distance village
In 1978, the tradition of running from village to village with a message was revived. that first run was from Davis to Los Angeles, a distance of 500 miles
running honor coats
To be selected was an honor, and in respect of the family member chosen to run, families held feasts and gave away prized beaver coats, quilled tobacco bags and buffalo hides.
country europe covering
In 1990 we ran across Europe through 13 countries and covering 7,130 miles.
people bananas cookies
People ask me how I stay thin, and I'm like, 'When you go to the grocery store, buy more bananas than cookies.'
men thinking female
I'm not interested in making movies only with female protagonists. I think it's ridiculous to think that a female director can't direct men. That makes no sense to me.
college shoes two
When I was in college I was accused of being a goody two-shoes. But every goody two-shoes has a bad side.
together accessories stylist
I love working with a stylist but I also love having personal relationships with designers. A stylist is great for pulling together an entire outfit, accessories included, and for shaking me out of my comfort zone.
fun play idiot
Every once in a while I play a true idiot, and they're really fun to play.
thinking should-have secret
I actually think that secrets are just a part of human nature and that everybody should have some.