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I would like to get nominated for a Grammy, but I don't set out to do that anymore, though, 'cause I never felt like I got my just due in the business, period anyway.
Ginuwine
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Ginuwine
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: October 15
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Once your motivation is killed, it's kind of hard to revive it and bring it back to life.
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Wear that cologne, shave your face, shave your head, cut your nails, you know...take care of yourself.
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