Addict Quote by Alonzo King

“The deep art... That's the part that has to be guarded like a miser would his money... Like a dope addict would his dope... Like a lover with their love.” quote by Alonzo King — Download Open image

“The deep art... That's the part that has to be guarded like a miser would his money... Like a dope addict would his dope... Like a lover with their love.”

Alonzo King

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