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Prince in his own words: 'You have to live a life to understand it'

Prince was famed for his gnomic utterances, but when he opened up, his remarks could be startlingly candid“No, of course they don’t. How many black people understand? White people are very good at categorising things – and if you tell them anything they’ll remember it, write books about it. But understand? You have to live a life to understand it. Tourists just pass through.” To Carol Cooper, the Face, June 1983. Continue reading...

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Prince in his own words: 'You have to live a life to understand it'

Guardian Music — Prince was famed for his gnomic utterances, but when he opened up, his remarks could be startlingly candid“No, of course they don’t. How many black people un... more info
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