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Quote by Tina Turner

“Ike's problem was that he was a musician that always wanted to be a star; and was a star, locally, but never internationally... so he then changed the name to Ike and changed my name to Tina because if I ran away, Tina was his name. It was patented as you call it.”

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Tina Turner

Tina Turner, born Anna Mae Bullock, is an iconic American singer, dancer, and actress. Known for her powerful voice and stage presence, she is often referred to as the 'Queen of Rock.' Tina Turner's musical career spans over half a century, and her music has been widely popular around the world, profoundly influencing popular and rock music. more

“When my parents went off to Knoxville to work, I lived with my father's mother. She was strict - the kind who starched and ironed dresses. I had to sit more than I played. Oh, I was miserable. I liked being out with the animals. I'd come in the house with my hair pulled out, sash off the dress, dirty as heck. I was always getting spanked.”

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“Widespread public access to knowledge, like public education, is one of the pillars of our democracy, a guarantee that we can maintain a well-informed citizenry.”

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“People talk of me as being the inventor of the legal thriller.”

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“The real evidence for Jesus and Christianity is in how Jesus and the Christianity based on him manifest themselves in the lives of practicing Christians.”

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