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78 Donald Glover Quotes That Will Foster New Gusto In You

Famous As: Rapper & Actor
Born On: September 25, 1983
Born In: California, United States
Age: 39 Years

Donald Glover is a well-known American musician, writer, DJ, actor, director, comedian, and producer. He performs as DJ under the name mcDJ and his stage name is Childish Gambino. He rose to prominence with the sitcom ‘Community,’ in which he portrayed Troy Barnes. He bagged in a number of awards and accolades, including two ‘Golden Globe Awards’ and two ‘Primetime Emmy Awards.’ Some of his notable works include ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming,’ ‘Guava Island,’ ‘The Lazarus Effect,’ ‘The Martian,’ ‘Magic Mike XXL,’ ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story,’ and various others. He also lent his voice in the Disney movie ‘The Lion King’ where he voiced the adult Simba. He has independently release various mixtapes and albums. Here is a collection of quotes by Donald Glover, which have been amassed from his writings, movies, dialogues, songs, interviews, lyrics, gigs, and tweets. Motivational Quotes By Donald Glover That Will Foster New Gusto In You

Writing is a very strenuous thing - it's like banging your head against a wall. At the end of the day, acting is better, just because nobody ever asked me if I wanted a Pellegrino in the writer's room.

Writing is a very strenuous thing - it's like banging your head against a wall. At the end of the day, acting is better, just because nobody ever asked me if I wanted a Pellegrino in the writer's room.

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I'm a big PAX person... just because it's accessible. I feel like between the weed and the wax it's kind of like BetaMax and VHS. You can carry it around, people don't really know what it is, no smell.

I'm a big PAX person... just because it's accessible. I feel like between the weed and the wax it's kind of like BetaMax and VHS. You can carry it around, people don't really know what it is, no smell.

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Black culture is a fight. We want to hold on to what we are, but sometimes the things that we are can be totally negative. You have to think: can't we try something new and not be seen as suspect?

Black culture is a fight. We want to hold on to what we are, but sometimes the things that we are can be totally negative. You have to think: can't we try something new and not be seen as suspect?

Donald Glover
I don't think I'm good, I don't think I'm a good rapper. I think a lot of people always want me to battle somebody and stuff like that which is cool, but I don't see myself as a rapper.

I don't think I'm good, I don't think I'm a good rapper. I think a lot of people always want me to battle somebody and stuff like that which is cool, but I don't see myself as a rapper.

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I call 'Community' the best day job in the world, because between takes, I get to write music. I get to write sketches. I get to write movies. It's the best job ever.

I call 'Community' the best day job in the world, because between takes, I get to write music. I get to write sketches. I get to write movies. It's the best job ever.

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The thing about stand-up was, I was doing all this sketch and YouTube stuff where I was not being censored and I got to do my own thing, and it was really cool.

The thing about stand-up was, I was doing all this sketch and YouTube stuff where I was not being censored and I got to do my own thing, and it was really cool.

Donald Glover
Most people think I'm Danny Glover's son when they meet me. So when they ask, I say 'No, I'm Crispin Glover's son.' Then we stare at each other for a long time.

Most people think I'm Danny Glover's son when they meet me. So when they ask, I say 'No, I'm Crispin Glover's son.' Then we stare at each other for a long time.

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I personally don't believe people really grow. They just learn stuff when they were a kid, and hold on to it, and that affects every relationship they have.

I personally don't believe people really grow. They just learn stuff when they were a kid, and hold on to it, and that affects every relationship they have.

Donald Glover
We put stereotypes on ourselves - like, everybody does that. But I think it's just a little harder for black kids to just like, you know, be who they are.

We put stereotypes on ourselves - like, everybody does that. But I think it's just a little harder for black kids to just like, you know, be who they are.

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I'm very impatient, so I was like, 'I want to be able to do whatever I want now.' But even the biggest stars - you look back and they weren't overnight.

I'm very impatient, so I was like, 'I want to be able to do whatever I want now.' But even the biggest stars - you look back and they weren't overnight.

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I don't even think I'm that good at rapping, but I think what makes a great rapper - what CAN make a great rapper - is someone who wants to be better.

I don't even think I'm that good at rapping, but I think what makes a great rapper - what CAN make a great rapper - is someone who wants to be better.

Donald Glover
I'm probably going to get in trouble for this but 'American Dad' is one of my favourite shows. It gets very dark in places but the jokes are there.

I'm probably going to get in trouble for this but 'American Dad' is one of my favourite shows. It gets very dark in places but the jokes are there.

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I like horror films and romance films. Films where you're going in being like, 'I'm coming here to be scared or to fall in love.' You have a goal.

I like horror films and romance films. Films where you're going in being like, 'I'm coming here to be scared or to fall in love.' You have a goal.

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I hope people come to the shows because they feel like there's something there that I can't necessarily articulate, but it's real and it's fun.

I hope people come to the shows because they feel like there's something there that I can't necessarily articulate, but it's real and it's fun.

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I feel like guys don't think it's cool to use emojis. I'm like, that's so whack. Emojis help so much. They really do give context to something.

I feel like guys don't think it's cool to use emojis. I'm like, that's so whack. Emojis help so much. They really do give context to something.

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We lay out our lives in a narrative we understand, like a movie, but are you enjoying making it or are you wondering who's watching my movie.

We lay out our lives in a narrative we understand, like a movie, but are you enjoying making it or are you wondering who's watching my movie.

Donald Glover
Rapper, just puts so much connotation on who you are and what is exposed. Even if a lot of it is out-dated, people still bring a lot to it.

Rapper, just puts so much connotation on who you are and what is exposed. Even if a lot of it is out-dated, people still bring a lot to it.

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Black men struggle with masculinity so much. The idea that we must always be strong really presses us all down - it keeps us from growing.

Black men struggle with masculinity so much. The idea that we must always be strong really presses us all down - it keeps us from growing.

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You have to be real with yourself. No one is doing that. People are too concerned with making everything look nice and calm and pretty.

You have to be real with yourself. No one is doing that. People are too concerned with making everything look nice and calm and pretty.

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You used to have to beg and be the busboy to do standup. I got on Community because people saw my videos on YouTube, which were free.

You used to have to beg and be the busboy to do standup. I got on Community because people saw my videos on YouTube, which were free.

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We're afraid to move on, that's why there's so much nostalgia on the internet... 'cause we don't wanna look forward, that's scary.

We're afraid to move on, that's why there's so much nostalgia on the internet... 'cause we don't wanna look forward, that's scary.

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But I just think I was lucky enough to figure out early on that I wanted to do comedy, so that's what I put all my effort into.

But I just think I was lucky enough to figure out early on that I wanted to do comedy, so that's what I put all my effort into.

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You know who was on time tonight, which surprised me? Ghostface. Ghostface was early and making calls - what rapper does that?

You know who was on time tonight, which surprised me? Ghostface. Ghostface was early and making calls - what rapper does that?

Donald Glover
I hate it when you really think you're getting something good... and you don't listen to your dudes when you really should.

I hate it when you really think you're getting something good... and you don't listen to your dudes when you really should.

Donald Glover
The only reason I'm able to do music is because I'm making money on 'Community.' If I wasn't, I couldn't pay for things.

The only reason I'm able to do music is because I'm making money on 'Community.' If I wasn't, I couldn't pay for things.

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Revenge is for the weak so I have settled my vendettas with all of the kids who made my early life a living hell.

Revenge is for the weak so I have settled my vendettas with all of the kids who made my early life a living hell.

Donald Glover
To all my fans who's saying Donald Glover about to blow, just give me six months so you can say I told you so.

To all my fans who's saying Donald Glover about to blow, just give me six months so you can say I told you so.

Donald Glover
I think the best music videos are the ones that have nothing to do with the song. Those are all my favorites.

I think the best music videos are the ones that have nothing to do with the song. Those are all my favorites.

Donald Glover
They say my public persona don't have enough appeal, I take a lesson from Kanye and give 'em something real.

They say my public persona don't have enough appeal, I take a lesson from Kanye and give 'em something real.

Donald Glover
I'm trying hard not to use a specific reference, but you'll probably know it's you after the first sentence.

I'm trying hard not to use a specific reference, but you'll probably know it's you after the first sentence.

Donald Glover
I felt like high school for me was like a big whirlpool of me trying to figure out what was OK for me to do.

I felt like high school for me was like a big whirlpool of me trying to figure out what was OK for me to do.

Donald Glover
I think that's what makes a good rapper. Somebody who wants to push themselves and their audience further.

I think that's what makes a good rapper. Somebody who wants to push themselves and their audience further.

Donald Glover
Also, I realized a lot of kids are listening to me. Whether I want to be or not, they're looking up to me.

Also, I realized a lot of kids are listening to me. Whether I want to be or not, they're looking up to me.

Donald Glover
Usually, if I think something is really funny, I'm not gonna test it. I'll just test it when I'm onstage.

Usually, if I think something is really funny, I'm not gonna test it. I'll just test it when I'm onstage.

Donald Glover
It seems the more I try to connect with the world, I am feeling more alone than I ever have felt before

It seems the more I try to connect with the world, I am feeling more alone than I ever have felt before

Donald Glover
Kept looking for something to be in with. Follow someone's blueprint. But you have to be on your own.

Kept looking for something to be in with. Follow someone's blueprint. But you have to be on your own.

Donald Glover
I try and go to as many places as possible. It's really cool that I even get to see different places.

I try and go to as many places as possible. It's really cool that I even get to see different places.

Donald Glover
You started rapping when you wasn't good at basketball. I started rapping because I needed Adderall.

You started rapping when you wasn't good at basketball. I started rapping because I needed Adderall.

Donald Glover
Why does every girl in the world wanna date me? Especially right now man, especially when I'm busy!

Why does every girl in the world wanna date me? Especially right now man, especially when I'm busy!

Donald Glover
I feel like there's a lot of rappers that could out-rap me and I wouldn't want to face any of them.

I feel like there's a lot of rappers that could out-rap me and I wouldn't want to face any of them.

Donald Glover
Yes I'm grown and sexy, and I'm worth the wait. Girls act like I'm the only dude on earth to date.

Yes I'm grown and sexy, and I'm worth the wait. Girls act like I'm the only dude on earth to date.

Donald Glover
Twitter does have an effect on everything - things you put out there, they are out there for good.

Twitter does have an effect on everything - things you put out there, they are out there for good.

Donald Glover
If you're on Twitter, what you're saying is, 'I'm important enough for you to care what I think.'

If you're on Twitter, what you're saying is, 'I'm important enough for you to care what I think.'

Donald Glover
May your dreams be sweet and your nightmares be spooky-monster-scary and not grandma-died-scary.

May your dreams be sweet and your nightmares be spooky-monster-scary and not grandma-died-scary.

Donald Glover
Bright lights, they tend to burn out fast. So I shine bright, but I'm scared that it won't last.

Bright lights, they tend to burn out fast. So I shine bright, but I'm scared that it won't last.

Donald Glover
Girls who used to tell me I ain't cool enough now text me pics saying you can tear this up!

Girls who used to tell me I ain't cool enough now text me pics saying you can tear this up!

Donald Glover
I would never challenge any rapper to a rap-off. It's weird, I'm not that type of rapper.

I would never challenge any rapper to a rap-off. It's weird, I'm not that type of rapper.

Donald Glover
I come around when you least expect me! I'm sitting at the bar when your glass is empty!

I come around when you least expect me! I'm sitting at the bar when your glass is empty!

Donald Glover
I hope in general that my music allows somebody to follow what they really like doing.

I hope in general that my music allows somebody to follow what they really like doing.

Donald Glover
A lot of my sketches came from thoughts, and I always just wanted to act them out.

A lot of my sketches came from thoughts, and I always just wanted to act them out.

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I think it's a comedian's job to make everything funny. Nothing is off-limits.

I think it's a comedian's job to make everything funny. Nothing is off-limits.

Donald Glover
Girls are supposed to dance. That's why god gave them parts that jiggle.

Girls are supposed to dance. That's why god gave them parts that jiggle.

Donald Glover
I have an obsession with books about kids with Asperger's syndrome.

I have an obsession with books about kids with Asperger's syndrome.

Donald Glover
Don't add an eezy to my name, 'cause it has never been that'

Don't add an eezy to my name, 'cause it has never been that'

Donald Glover
Careers very rarely are a waste of time; jobs usually are.

Careers very rarely are a waste of time; jobs usually are.

Donald Glover
Taking a call girl to an STD fair... there's a joke here.

Taking a call girl to an STD fair... there's a joke here.

Donald Glover
When anybody pays you to be creative, you're very lucky.

When anybody pays you to be creative, you're very lucky.

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Dress like a gentleman, but my mouth is never civilized.

Dress like a gentleman, but my mouth is never civilized.

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Don't be mad cuz I'm doing me better than you doing you.

Don't be mad cuz I'm doing me better than you doing you.

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Took the G out yo waffle, all you got left is your ego.

Took the G out yo waffle, all you got left is your ego.

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What's the point of rap if you can't be yourself, huh?

What's the point of rap if you can't be yourself, huh?

Donald Glover
My swag is always capital and live in north Virginia.

My swag is always capital and live in north Virginia.

Donald Glover
Never kiss in public, but at home I am affectionate.

Never kiss in public, but at home I am affectionate.

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If it makes you nervous- you're doing it right.

If it makes you nervous- you're doing it right.

Donald Glover
I refuse to go back to not liking who I was.

I refuse to go back to not liking who I was.

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When I wanna be a superhero I just wake up.

When I wanna be a superhero I just wake up.

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I don't talk soft, that's that other guy.

I don't talk soft, that's that other guy.

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I am what I am, everything I wanna be

I am what I am, everything I wanna be

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You're always allowed to be better.

You're always allowed to be better.

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The worst is feeling worthless.

The worst is feeling worthless.

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I try to be me to the utmost.

I try to be me to the utmost.

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The thing about stand-up was, not only was I getting to write it without anybody saying I couldn't do it, but I got to perform it. It just kind of became therapy for me. I had just gotten through a break-up and I was talking about it a lot.

Donald Glover

If you like strange, specific stuff - that's a nerd. Kanye West is a black nerd. He likes strange, specific stuff. If you go up to Kanye West and say, 'Hey, what are your favorite things?' He'll be like, 'Robots and teddy bears.' That's a nerd.

Donald Glover

L.A. is such a different place. I miss New York so much. I almost teared up when I came back and wanted a Guinness and realized I could drink it and take a cab home. I remembered that I could be a functional alcoholic in New York, like I used to be!

Donald Glover

Suicide is kinda dumb to me. If I wanna kill myself I will. It's not hard to die, I could do it like right now. But why is everybody pretending like everything's ok, Everything's not ok. We are more connected than we've ever been, But I feel more alone than I've ever been.

Donald Glover

I'd much rather have AIDS than a baby... They're not that different at all. They're both expensive, you have them for the rest of your life, they're constant reminders of the mistakes you've made and once you have them, you pretty much can only date other people who have them.

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The emotional aspects of a wilderness experience might be compared to a religious experience. It is particularly valuable for those people whose unconscious associations of pain and discomfort in relationships to man render a deity in human form impossible. Christianity is unacceptable to some people because of the use of the human symbol, but some who can't accept Christ can gain a tremendous sense of peace from relating to uncontaminated areas.

Donald Glover

We had a teacher, named Mr. Brown, and he was writing something on the board once - he was writing something on the board, and he farted. And you would have thought kids had seen the face of God. Kids weren't even laughing; they were just sitting there screaming, just screaming. Kids had to get carted out; kids were screaming. Kids had to get carted out, and they were going to the nurses' office. Kids are crying in the hallway. 'Oh, this is our 9/11.' And it was. It was their 9/11 'cause they never thought anything like that could ever happen.

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