I studied, I met with medical doctors, scientists, and I’m here to tell you that the way to a more productive, more inspired, more joyful life is: getting enough sleep.
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Self expression is the new entertainment, We never used to question why people sit on the couch for seven hours a day watching bad TV. Nobody ever asked, Why are they doing that for free? We need to celebrate [this desire to contribute for free] rather than question it.
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What this quote means
Self-expression through entertainment is valuable, and we should celebrate it instead of questioning it.
Arianna Huffington emphasizes the importance of self-expression as a form of entertainment in today's society. She highlights the irony that while people often spend significant time engaging in passive activities like watching television, this desire to contribute freely to self-expression and creativity should be celebrated rather than criticized, recognizing it as a meaningful pursuit.
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Self ExpressionEntertainmentCreativityCelebrationMedia
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Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of creativity, someone could reference this quote to highlight the value of self-expression.
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