I think a lot of people have lost respect for the individual, you know, the individual, the person who doesn't conform.
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Erykah Badu Quote
“Well, if you look at all of the cultures in America, this is a great opportunity for us to really get acquainted with the rest of the world. America is the only place you can do that, but we don't have sense enough to take advantage of that.”
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