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When you first start off, you see what other people have and quietly say, I want that.
Questlove
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Questlove
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: January 20
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Philadelphia
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?uestlove
Ahmir Thompson
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At the end of the day, I don't release any records that I'm not proud to put my name on. I never got to that point.
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I don't have friends, and it's hard for me to make new friends. Right now, the people that are in my life are the people that I work with.
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I hate videos. I'm meticulous on everything from cover art, fonts, productions, mixing. But when it comes to videos, I just feel so defeated.
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I love traveling the States no matter what. I love traveling abroad, going to Japan and Australia. I love it. I never get tired of it.
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During the 2008 election, I made clear to the Obama campaign that I don't think it's wise for me to force my personal political agenda on anyone.
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I don't think crack happened by accident. I'm part conspiracy theorist, because you can't develop something that dangerous and have it not be planned.
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I really appreciate when people use their fame and their voice for more than just self-promotion, starting a dialogue about a topic or an issue much bigger than themselves.
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When you live your life through records, the records are a record of your life.
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We have to get back to we. It's important to get back to we not just I.
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You can't live off of just greasy fatty foods and stayin' up till six in the mornin' just partyin'. You gotta take care of yourself.
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