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I never use someone just because they are great musicians. I work with people who have the same kind of feeling towards the music that I do, and the subject that I'm speaking of at that time.
Angelique Kidjo
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Education is not something that the government invests in. Because if you invest in education, no politician can come and tell you something that doesn't make sense.
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Don't say that you are a victim if you let somebody manipulate you.
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As long as you are happy with your life, you'll have less problems.
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As long as music of mine is not used to preach hate, or to bash women, it's okay for me. If it doesn't promote violence against women, drugs, this and that, use it, go ahead.
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I don't like the idea of something being pure. It means we have to be perfect, I don't want to be perfect.
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