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“We learn a lot, but the actions we don't put behind those things that we learn and we continue to make the same mistakes.”

Quote by Bootsy Collins

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Bootsy Collins
Bootsy Collins

Bootsy Collins, born on October 26, 1951, is an American musician renowned for his contributions to the funk music genre. He is a talented bassist and music producer, whose work has left a lasting impact on funk music. Collins collaborated with Parliament-Funkadelic in the 1970s and 1980s, contributing bass lines and songwriting to many of the band's hit songs. more

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