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Believe Quote by Dee Rees

“The only advice I can give is to surround yourself…” quote by Dee Rees — Download Open image

“The only advice I can give is to surround yourself with people who are friends and people who believe in you and your material and who are going to help you take it to the next level. It doesn't mean you don't listen to criticism, but you listen to it and edit it, and you figure out what you can take.”

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