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" As scary as it is, we have to admit that there are folks in the world who only know the Roots as 'the band on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.'' "
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" The Roots know how to give their audience some medicine without them even realizing it. "
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" I love how most people in 'Sixteen Candles' don't actually look their age. It adds to the movie's funky and low-budget vibe. "
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