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Focused. I'm a hustler. And my hustle is trying to figure out the best ways to do what I like without having to do much else.

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Mos Def
Age: 50
Born: 1973
Born: December 11
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Good art provides people with a vocabulary about things they can't articulate.
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I know what it feels like to have the door slammed firmly in my face, so I'm cool with that.
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I don't hate nobody. I hate certain conditions that are inflicted upon the people - and they're helpless with it.
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I don't care about what brand you are, I'm concerned what type of man you are, what your principles and standards are.
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