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" There are so many difficult things we're living through in the world today, so many horrible events, but we cannot let them stop us. No matter what happens, I feel you must move forward with optimism and not get totally sideswiped. "

Gloria Estefan

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Living

Optimism

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Singing

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Whatever

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Music

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Gloria Estefan

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Force