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Quote by Tommy Chong

“There is an intelligence factor that works with the spoken word. With words, you have to understand meaning and nuances and things like that. You have to be able to relate...but with music it's just music.”

Quote by Tommy Chong

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Tommy Chong, born on May 24, 1938, is a renowned American comedian. Known for his unique sense of humor and satirical style, he is considered one of the key figures in the comedy world. more

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