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I am a writer - that is what I am before being a performer or musician. I love waking up in the morning and then going to sleep that night with something that did not exist.

Brian McKnight

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Brian McKnight
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: June 5
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I've been a jazz artist playing pop and R&B my entire career.
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When it's your chance to step up to the plate, just hit it out of the park, and everybody will forget about everything that came before.
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Back in college, when I got kicked out of school, I was still in school, I'd just written the song that got me my record deal. If I hadn't gotten kicked out of school I wouldn't be where I am now. Three months after that, I got my record deal and the rest is history.
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The guy comes up to the plate, there's always a chance where he can get a grand slam and everybody forgets about all the times he missed.
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My fans are the best in the world! They've grown up with me and stayed with me through this entire journey.
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