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Art Quote by Etta James

“I don't care who's playing. Even if it's my favorite artist, I'm probably not gonna go and see him.” quote by Etta James — Download Open image

“I don't care who's playing. Even if it's my favorite artist, I'm probably not gonna go and see him.”

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