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I don’t need them to tell me what it feels like to be poor … I already know how this feels, how it smells and how it tastes! When I talk to them … I want them to tell me about their hopes and aspirations, about their dreams…

— Manuel Rivera-Ortiz

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The people I gravitate to are neither rich nor popular. They do not have the power to boost or end careers at the flick of a pen; nor do they own fancy things or drive fancy cars.

The sooner we begin this process of healing as people, all people, the sooner we can begin to live a mutual life free from innuendo, hurt, judgment and need.

Buffalo Rising interview (2007)

I too do not ever pretend operate in a vacuum. This work is done on all of our behalf.

Buffalo Rising interview (2007)

The amount of time it takes to provide is threefold for families whom have to make due with very little.

Buffalo Rising interview (2007)

There can never be too many of us doing this type of work … The work that we do is necessary beyond accolades or honors. In fact, to do it for accolades or honors alone is criminal. I am my brother’s keeper, may I always behave as such!

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