“The reward for playing jazz is playing jazz.”
Quote by John Lewis
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John Lewis
John Lewis, an American politician born on February 21, 1940, and passed away in 2016. He was a civil rights activist and served as a U.S. Representative. Throughout his life, he actively participated in the American civil rights movement and made significant contributions to the cause of equality and justice. more
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