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Yeah, I Know, Any Time You Hear An Actor Say, 'i Do Music', You Cringe. But I Want To Be Gradual With My Music. I Want To Earn My Stripes.
-Idris Elba
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Yeah, I Know, Any Time You Hear
Idris Elba
Yeah, I Know, Any Time You Hear An Actor Say, 'i Do Music', You Cringe. But I Want To Be Gradual With My Music. I Want To Earn My Stripes.
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