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The single moment when I knew that I had to get busy and do more was around the death of my son. — Bobby Rush Copy Share Image
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I had to go into a studio and compose and write and press up 12 songs in 14 hours. When you're recording… — Grandmaster Flash Copy Share Image
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My childhood was bittersweet in many ways. We moved around a lot. By the time I was 10, I had travelled thousands… — Nile Rodgers Copy Share Image
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The movie I'm really excited about that I had really fun doing is 'Feed the Dog.' It's with Nat Wolff and Selena… — Elisabeth Shue Copy Share Image
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President Obama had voiced strong support for the effort in Afghanistan during his campaign, pledging to add two brigades, which he did.… — Stanley A. McChrystal Copy Share Image
I quite often don't have breakfast, and I never have lunch. I find it helps not to wake my stomach up because… — Joanna Lumley Copy Share Image
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