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Our attitude is that we want to cross over. You can't go on making records just for your own hometown.

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Cheryl James
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: March 28
Actor
Musician
Rapper
Singer
Brooklyn
New York
Crosses
Records
Attitude
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The best form of flattery is to be admired, imitated or respected. I've always felt proud our fans look up to us or feel we are inspirational.
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I got to that desperate place where nobody could help me but God.
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There are a lot of good things that we can do. Maybe my example can help someone.
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