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" There is not racial or ethnic domination of hopelessness. It's everywhere. "

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" I had to satisfy the action fans, the romantic fans, the intellectual fans. It was a terrific burden. "

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" Jackie Robinson is a true legend. "

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" To be compared to Jackie Robinson is an enormous compliment, but I don't think it's necessarily deserved. "

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