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But you have to be creative on how you sell yourself and market yourself.

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Talib Kweli
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: October 3
Musician
Poet
Rapper
Singer
Songwriter
Brooklyn
New York
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If you ain't using all the talents God provided you with For the betterment of Man, understand, You ain't nothing but a waste.
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