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" As an only child, you've got to stand up for yourself. "

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" There's a plethora of genres that I've been introduced to, but that's only because of the foundation that was laid growing up in New Orleans. I know it's a cliche thing to say, but it's very gumbo-like. You get that here. You can mix well with all different walks of life. That's what New Orleans is. It's like no other place. "

" I've always had a love for music, and it developed as I learned jazz, blues, and gospel. And I performed with jazz singers in New Orleans. "

" It's very tough to be away from someone you love or you're used to seeing all the time. But if you're truly in love, it will work. But it is difficult. "

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" There's only one Luke James, and I make damn sure that you know that. "

" From the way I sing to what I write about to what I put out with my stamp separates me from everyone else. "

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" I can't ever doubt myself. Never. "

" I've always wanted to sing and to be an entertainer. After high school, I moved from New Orleans to Los Angeles and started songwriting. But I didn't really get serious until then. "

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" Just be true all the way through, and people can't do anything but respect you for it. "

" New Orleans is gumbo. You get so man types of things... jazz, folk, Zydeco. "

" I like to be funny and make a girl laugh. "

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" My idea is not to be big. I just want to be really lean and shredded as I possibly can get - a lot of cardio, light weight, and a lot of my own weight to build up my endurance. "

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" I wear my heart on my sleeve. I tell you exactly how I feel. "

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" Before any girl was making me her Man Crush Monday, I was a singer. Back before I had muscles, when I had a bird chest, I was a singer. I've always been like this, and I've gotten better because I've progressed. "

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