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I don’t feel like it’s a wasted vote because I think it encourages more people like that to run. I vote for the candidates that aren’t bought and paid for like the Clintons.
Bill BurrBill Burr When my bed is empty, Makes me feel awful mean and blue. My springs are getting rusty, Living single like I do.
Bessie SmithBessie Smith There’s nineteen men livin’ in my neighborhood, Eighteen of them are fools and the one ain’t no doggone good.
Bessie SmithBessie Smith It’s a long old road, but I know I’m gonna find the end.
Bessie SmithBessie Smith I ain’t good-lookin’, but I’m somebody’s angel child.
Bessie SmithBessie Smith I need a little sugar in my bowl and a little hot dog in my roll.
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Life is a journey through the sea between the Islands of birth and success.
AurthurAurthur There are times when god speaks. You might not hear the words, but you’ll see. You’ll see.
Sonya TeclaiSonya Teclai For in the wild I feel the safest where the thorns of the invisible hand can not prick me.
Raha ArazRaha Araz I tried to write you something uplifting but I could only see grey.
Carmen AmadosCarmen Amados I want to spend the rest of my coffee’s with you.
Jessica PickardJessica Pickard Never again will I give, give myself to those who refuse to see my fire.
TMCTMC You attract the energy you give out to the world.
Stuart PetersonStuart Peterson We are built on a foundation of facades.
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I found out I got ‘The Little Drummer Girl’ and my BAFTA nomination in quick succession, and I just didn’t expect it to be like that. I thought there would be a lot more time in between. It’s been an overwhelming experience.
Florence PughFlorence Pugh PimpCo is a little business I’ve got, which basically offers drummers the affordable opportunity to make their drums that little bit more bespoke.
Al MurrayAl Murray You know what, the drummer is my manager. He’s busy. And I’m busy. I don’t need the dough, though. But having said that, there’s a limit to how much bad music I wanna play.
Aimee MannAimee Mann Age 10. I joined the school marching band as a drummer.
Adrian BelewAdrian Belew My drummer is my favorite drummer in the world, and he also happens to be the funniest person you’ll meet.
Aaron BrunoAaron Bruno What’s the last thing a drummer says in a band? ‘Hey guys, why don’t we try one of my songs?’
Dave GrohlDave Grohl I taught myself how to play the guitar, I taught myself how to play the drums, and I kind of fake doing both of them. But drumming comes more natural to me, and it just feels better.
Dave GrohlDave Grohl How come drummers leave their drumsticks on the dashboard of their car? So they can park in the handicapped spaces.
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