In 'Hamilton,' we're telling the stories of old, dead white men, but we're using actors of color, and that makes the story more immediate and more accessible to a contemporary audience. — Lin-Manuel Miranda

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There are such moments in life, when, in order for heaven to open, it is necessary for a door to close.

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To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.

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People forget facts, but they remember stories. —Joseph Campbe

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1. As a child, we visited the San Juan Islands during the summer. Kayaking, big family meals, playing on the beach - great memories! —Zoe McLellan

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Grief is love persevering; let yourself feel and heal.

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In the end, we’ll all become stories. —Margaret Atwood

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I am a canvas of my experiences, my story is etched in lines and shading, and you can read it on my arms, my legs, my shoulders, and my stomach. ― Kat Von D

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Build your own pyramids, write your own hieroglyphs. — Kendrick Lamar

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Travel isn’t about reaching places—it’s about uncovering pieces of yourself.

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