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Art is a way of possessing destiny.

Marvin Gaye

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Marvin Gaye
Age: 44 †
Born: 1939
Born: April 2
Died: 1984
Died: April 1
Composer
Musician
Pianist
Record Producer
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Singer-Songwriter
Songwriter
Washington
District of Columbia
Marvin Pentz Gay
Jr.
Marvin P. Gaye
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I'm hooked my friend to the boy who makes slaves out of men, and oh believe me, flying high in a friendly sky.
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If you cannot find peace within yourself, you will never find it anywhere else.
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I've never had any problems with women. Having been one of the world's greatest womanizers they've probably had more problems with me.
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Negotiating means getting the best of your opponent.
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To share is precious, pure and fair. Don't play with something you should cherish for life. Don't you wanna care, ain't it lonely out there?
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Too busy thinking about my baby and I ain't got time for nothing else.
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