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“I also did some jail time a few years ago. Spent a whole summer in jail reading books. I pumped a ton of new knowledge and new thinking into myself.”

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Tommy Lee
Tommy Lee

Tommy Lee, born on October 3, 1962, is a renowned musician. He is best known for his role as the drummer for the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. He is also a versatile artist, involved in music production and film production among other fields. more

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