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" I don't want to end up being a circus act, doing my most famous tricks when I'm 70. "

Pharrell Williams

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" I woke up one morning to find I was famous. I bought a white Rolls-Royce and drove down Sunset Boulevard, wearing dark specs and a white suit, waving like the Queen Mum. "

" I want to thank all the women who have worn my clothes, the famous and the unknown, who have been so faithful to me and given me so much joy. "

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" I like anything sweet. "

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" I only entertain very close friends. "

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" I got a little bit famous. I didn't like it. "

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" If you are a leader, you should never forget that everyone needs encouragement. And everyone who receives it - young or old, successful or less-than-successful, unknown or famous - is changed by it. "

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