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Did that happen? Re: becoming an actress *If not, why not? **Dreams to reality - David Damore

I decided to not pursue an acting career in my younger years. I've become a competitive ballroom dancer, which satisfies my showmanship needs. LOL - Shannon from email

I'm unable to say what I want about this subject in mixed company. Just know that I have very strong feelings about this issue. Haynesworth isn't helping himself, the #Skins or the sport of football. - Shannon from Amplify

I am a woman, Black American, Christian, Scorpio, ballroom dancer, writer and philanthropist. I work as a marketing strategist, relationship builder, community organizer. I define me by my terms. - Shannon from Amplify

I don't understand this vitriolic hatred to us. I understand we haven't been the best world neighbors, though we haven't been the worst by far. - Shannon from Amplify

This is human error, plain & simple. It does make me wonder, if the planes are *that* close to each other, exactly how small is the airport? - Shannon from Amplify

DC is the bestest place ever to celebrate July 4th. The city gets all warm & fuzzy with Stars & Stripes waving all over the place. - Shannon from Amplify

You do not speak against your commander in public and you dang sure don't speak against your commander in the press. - Shannon from Amplify

Look beyond the stadium, the players, the vuvuzela and what will you see? - Shannon from Amplify

The more we connect, the more we care and the more we care, the less pain we cause. (I can be love, light & peace when I wanna be.) - Shannon from Amplify

Everyone has a part to play in rebuilding this skyscraper, from the bus driver / subway operator who gets folks to work safely - to the architect / designer - to the concrete mixer - to the payroll clerk. - Shannon from Amplify

I still can't believe Michael Jackson isn't with us...it seems strange to talk about him in the past tense. - Shannon from Amplify

Greedy dumba$$, now he's sandwiched betw 2 bldgs, he's stuck (literally) in no man's land - Shannon from Amplify

What would I do w/ a badge? I'm not a fan of regular tee-shirts. Would I buy any of this stuff? Would I spend good money? - Shannon from Amplify

This is wonderful news. While memorials and resolutions mean little to those who are now dead, to those of us alive, we appreciate the recognition of our ancestors. I know a lot of folks get tired of hearing Blacks talk about slavery, even many Blacks get tired of talking/hearing about it. All I can say is that it's a Black thing. Just a Jews keep the Holocaust in the forefront of people's minds, Black folks work to keep slavery in the forefront. Jews and Blacks want to make sure humanity never forgets and never lets it happen again. - Shannon from Amplify

Such bravery and courageousness in the face of death. The human mind and spirit continue to amaze and surprise me. - Shannon from Amplify

This is heart-breaking. All our children need is some love, attention and discipline. - Shannon from Amplify

I'm not into memorabilia. I respect those who are and appreciate the fact that folks out there are willing to house our cultural artifacts. Is this a cultural artifact? - Shannon from Amplify

I've got to start reading the "Reliable Source" (Washington Post's version of Page 6) more...I haven't heard of any of these women. - Shannon from Amplify

"If Google does it right" is the key phrase here. I would prefer to store my music out there, accessible anytime, anywhere. We'll have to wait and see. - Shannon from Amplify

Everyone gets booed in life, not just athletes, parents, children, teachers, cops, doctors, etc. Keep your head up, don't try to please everyone and keep it moving. - Shannon from Amplify

I wonder if you have to buy something to sit. - Shannon from Amplify

I know Coke has a secret formula and McDonald's has secret sauce. Am I the only one who didn't know there was a secret formula for nooks and crannies? - Shannon from Amplify

I used to work with a caterer and in a sandwich shop. Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies. - Shannon from Amplify

It saddens me almost more than anything else, when I learn of our inhumanity to each other. It is a fundamental lack of recognition of the victims humanity, their similarity to the aggressor and their right to a life w/ dignity. - Shannon from Amplify

If I'm paying $28,000+ to send you to HIGH SCHOOL, I expect dang near perfect behavior and grades. Any foolishness would cost my child flesh & blood. - Shannon from Amplify

Soccer really isn't my thing.I've tried to watch and just can't get into it. - Shannon from Amplify

I've NEVER heard of Ben Yehuda, much less ever eaten a slice from there. - Shannon from Amplify

Cruise = driven, Grossman = driven; Cruise = crazy, Grossman = crazy; Cruise = self-absorbed, Grossman = self-absorbed...am I wrong? - Shannon from Amplify

I have the utmost respect for Angelina Jolie, her acting ability is not the question. My question is for the producers and director, who think she has "the perfect look." And while Egyptians do not have as much melanin as their Central, East and West African brothers and sisters, they certainly have more than Angelina naturally possesses. Didn't we move past white folks playing Black roles sometime in the 70s and 80s? - Shannon from Amplify

How does this even happen? - Shannon from Amplify