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I want to connect music to its highest power - which is heightening consciousness and affecting people's reality. That can't be done in normal ways, not according to my experience.
Saul Williams
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Saul Williams
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: February 29
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i am like a survivor of the flood walking through the streets drenched with God surprised that all of the drowned victims are still walking and talking
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Honestly, I don't always want to get up in the mornings, but I do anyway.
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I can't say that I always want to get out of bed, you know.
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