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" I swear I pick up little gems from every artist that I work with. That's why I'm so appreciative that I've been able to be a songwriter first. "
Sevyn Streeter
Why
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" No matter what you go through, if it's the truth, 9 times out of 10, somebody else has been through the same thing or is currently going through the same thing. "
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" Breakups are still uncomfortable, period, and especially when you really are in love with somebody. They are not the easiest things to deal with, and once you break up, you're trying to get used to not being with that person. "
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" I wanna be able to stand on the stage and hold out the mic and people sing all the lyrics to my song. "
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" I went on tour with Beyonce when I was in Rich Girl and that was... something I will tell my kids for years and years and years to come. That's like saying, 'I toured with Michael Jackson.' That will be something I will forever cherish. "
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" I just want to give people the best album that I possibly can. "
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" Growing up, I always wanted to be a singer, and I've done that. "
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" Conversation without you trying to be sexy can still come off as very sexy. Trust me! "
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