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I grew up with coconuts as the main flavor in food in Jamaica. It's part of our culture.
Ziggy Marley
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Ziggy Marley
Age: 56
Born: 1968
Born: October 17
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Kingston
Jamaica
David Nesta Marley
David Marley
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As a viewer, I love watching movies. There has to be an emotional connection.
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I don't chase what I hear on the radio. I try not to compete with anybody.
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There is always a way and always hope in the next sunrise, and in the next second, and in the next minute.
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The last thing my father told me was: 'On your way up, take me up. On your way down, don't let me down.' A father telling his son that puts some responsibility on my shoulders. He told me that, and I take it very seriously.
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