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“When you are doing seven shows a week, you have to take care of yourself. There are some moments when you cannot allow yourself to emotionally reenact the issue you're talking about or the experience that you're remembering. I mean that would kill you, you know. To experience a thing, a trauma, every single night, it would probably kill you emotionally.”

Quote by Staceyann Chin

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Staceyann Chin, born on December 25, 1972, is a talented poet whose work is known for its deep personal experiences and focus on social issues. more

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