I sit in a corner by myself and am tickled to death when someone comes over to talk to me.
ALAN LADD
ALAN LADD
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Ta-Nehisi CoatesTa-Nehisi Coates My mom used to tell me, I can’t use this phrase on the radio – but basically don’t be one of those dudes hanging on the corner.
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